‘It takes a special cop to be an SRO’: school resource officers’ perceptions of selection for the position School resource officers (SROs) play a critical role in U.S. schools, often serving as law enforcement, educators, and counselors. The extant literature emphasizes the importance of SROs’ law enfor...

🚨New pub with PhD student @shallen-a.bsky.social (She’s on the job market!) in PPR exploring SROs’ perceptions of selection for the position. It was suggested that being a parent and effective communicator, some law enforcement experience, and an ability to multitask are helpful characteristics.

Back from a whirlwind week at ACJS annual meeting & @acjsdocsummit.bsky.social! Grateful for insightful discussions, amazing connections, & the honor of winning both a presentation award & top poster vote from the summit poster showcase. Feeling reenergized to finish strong! #ACJS2025 #ACJSDSS2025