Gang Awareness Training for School Resource Officers (SROs)

Description: 

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services proudly presents a specialized Gang Awareness training for School Resource Officers (SROs) and School Administrators. This training session is designed to deepen your understanding of the nature of homegrown and hybrid gangs that may influence your school environment. You will gain practical knowledge and insights on identifying gang activity, understanding gang culture, and developing effective strategies to mitigate their impact on your school community. Join us in this essential training to enhance your skills, foster a safer learning environment, and build stronger relationships within your school. 

Training Objectives: 

Who Should Attend? 

School resource officers, school security officers, campus security officers, municipal law enforcement, and school administrators. 

Partial In-service Credit: 

Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for law enforcement will NOT be offered. Credit for school and campus security officers WILL be available.  

Cost and Registration: 

There is no fee to attend this training. Registration for this training will be on Benchmark.  

Pre-registration is required.  

Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.