Oct 17, 2023

Some schools are bringing back school resources officers

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More than 50 districts ended or curbed their use of school resource officers following the murder of George Floyd. Now that some are reversing course, we examine the costs.

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Some districts that stopped using school resource officers in recent years are now reversing course

by Stephanie Hughes

Oct 17, 2023

Schools with an SRO present report about 30% fewer violent offenses than those that don’t. But it’s not for free.

Students enter George Washington High School in Denver, where a school resource officer was reinstated earlier this year.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

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Alex Schroeder Producer

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Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

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