COPA Recommendations for CPD and CPS vetting and hiring of School Resource Officers

COPA analyzed gaps in CPD and CPS’s process for vetting and monitoring School Resource Officers under an Intergovernmental Agreement. Issues include a lack of clarity about the process for requesting and sharing complaint data, unclear disciplinary standards, and a lack of proactive measures for open allegations. Recommendations called for clarifying COPA involvement, improved data sharing, NASRO-standard training, and oversight of secondary employment involving youth. CPS responded positively, expressing willingness to collaborate on improvements. Topics: School Resource Officers; Special populations; Youth and Children; Directives: S04-01-02;