Filter Resources
All Targeted Violence Resources
The federal government identified additional resources that highlight strategies for school safety. Use these resources to learn more about targeted violence.
The Thin Blue Line in Schools: New Evidence on School-Based Policing Across the U.S.
Third Party, 2023
This academic study examines the impact of school resource officers on school environments and student outcomes.
SECURe Local Implementation Rubric
Department of Education and Department of Justice
This resource helps school districts, schools, and law enforcement agencies determine the type of school-police partnership that will be most effective in their community and, where appropriate, to incorporate school-based law enforcement officers, commonly referred to as school resource officers, into the school learning environment. It includes five suggested action steps to ensure safe school-based enforcement though collaboration, understanding, and respect within a community’s schools.
School Security Officer Certification Program
This webpage provides information for the Virginia School Security Officer Certification Program, including FAQs, forms, events, resources, and contacts.