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(see attached map). In addition to the regional awards, a state SRO of the Year will be selected from these applications.
- Educator/School Administrator of the Year
- Rookie SRO of the Year
Download 2026 SRO Award Application
2026 Sticklen/Shipp Memorial Scholarship
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 10, 2026. 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 2026 Sticklen/Shipp Memorial Scholarship Application
KCSS Promising Programs
The Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS), in collaboration with the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers (KYASRO), offers a competitive award program for school resource officer programs. School districts/law enforcement agencies are asked to submit their SRO programs to be considered as a Kentucky SRO Promising Program.
Download Promising Programs Application FY26
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.