Districts Are Using Fewer School Resource Officers, but the Number Could Rise

According to recent federal school climate and survey data, the number of schools reporting using school resource officers is declining. After racial justice protests a few years ago and calls to defund the police, school districts like Chicago are considering the role school resource officers play in keeping students safe and out of the justice system. National Center for Education Statistics data from the 2019-2020 school year shows 54% of schools surveyed reported using some type of “sworn law enforcement officer,” including school resource officers. Data from 2021-2022 shows only 48% of schools reported having a “sworn law enforcement officer.” Get your Audible Membership today! (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualified purchases)