September 2024
Our SRO Spotlight is on LT. CHRISTOPHER HO
Christopher Ho is a School Resource Officer (SRO) with the Van Buren Police Department, bringing 15 years of
Our SRO Spotlight is on LT. FRANKLIN A. EDWARDS
Lieutenant Edwards was the 2024 recipient of the Kool-Aid “SRO of the Year” Award. As a new
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)
Schools seeking direction on what to do if confronted with an active shooter event have a FREE resource
Our SRO Spotlight is on BYRON FLICKINGER
Law Enforcement Agency: Decatur Police Department How long have you worked in law enforcement? 9 years Why did
Preparing to Respond to an Opioid Overdose
A new law, ACT 811 of 2023, requires all Arkansas school resource officers (SROs) and school nurses in
The Center is Launching a New Student Information Management System
We are excited to announce that self-registration for all ACSS classes (both in-person and online) will begin on
Our SRO Spotlight is on OVERTON HESLER
Name: Overton Hesler Law Enforcement Agency: Springdale Police Department How long have you worked in law enforcement? 16
New PAY Check Program Allows Educators and First Responders to Work Together to Identify and Support Students Impacted by Trauma
For more information, contact: Dr. Cheryl May, Director (501) 570-8052 • [email protected] October 25, 2023, Little Rock, AR—The
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: Greenlights Grant Initiative (GGI)
The just keep livin Foundation’s Greenlights Grant Initiative (GGI) helps school districts nationwide access billions of dollars of
LEARNS Act Resources
The Arkansas Center for School Safety provides free training and resources to help build the capacity of school