From the desk of Lee Ann Morrison, Research Fellow, and Justice and Law Enforcement, Kentucky Center for School Safety
Annual SRO Awards Application
The Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers is taking nominations for: SRO of the Year for the 6 designated regions in Kentucky. In addition to the regional awards, a state SRO of the Year will be selected from these applications. Awards also include Educator/School Administrator of the Year and Rookie SRO of the Year. Nomination deadline: April 11, 2025.
Download 2025 SRO Award Application
KYASRO Scholarship Application
The Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers (KYASRO) is offering two (2) $500.00 scholarships for seniors. Students are nominated by their School Resource Officer (SRO) based on their contribution to safety or crime prevention in their school. SROs should collaborate with their high school counselors and other school administrators/staff regarding qualified applicants. The scholarship will be announced no later than April 11, 2025. The nominating SRO must be a member of KYASRO. For membership information, please contact Lee Ann Morrison at 1-877-805-4277 or visit www.kyasro.com.
Download Scholarship Flyer
Download 2025 Sticklen/Shipp Memorial Scholarship Application
KCSS Promising Programs
For the last few years, the Kentucky Center for School Safety has recognized several SRO programs across the state as an SRO Promising Program. This year we would like to recognize ONE program to be recognized with a monetary award ($1000) and recognition at the 2025 summer conference in Georgetown, KY. Please note, if you are program has already received this award, you are not eligible at this time. All applications must be received via email to the Kentucky Center for School Safety no later than April 4, 2025.
Download Promising Programs Application FY25
Download SRO Program Rubric
National SRO Appreciation Day
National SRO Appreciation Day is February 15th. This year, it will be celebrated either Friday, February 14th, or Monday, February 17th.
If you have any questions, please contact Lee Ann Morrison via email (leeann.morrison@eku.edu) or 1-877-805-4277.