School Resource Officers Legal and Liability Issues

School resource officers are the subject of intense scrutiny and must have a working knowledge of the developing laws relating to juveniles and the school setting.

This course assists officers and agencies in assessing their level of risk exposure by examining court decisions. By understanding current case law and its impact on law enforcement operations in the school, environment agencies will be better prepared to establish proper training, protocol, and code of conduct.

Outline:

• Legal Issues in School
• Search & Seizure
• Arrests of Juveniles
• Use of Force
• Miranda and the Juvenile