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Online Training Sponsored by KCSS

From the desk of Lee Ann Morrison, Research Fellow, and Justice and Law Enforcement, Kentucky Center for School Safety FREE ONLINE TRAINING SPONSORED BY THE KENTUCKY CENTER FOR SCHOOL SAFETY Tall Cop – High in Plain Sight – Vaping Trends and Vaping DetectionFriday, April 17th, from 10:00 – 11:30 ESThttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5590371667582806108 This webinar will provide attendees with the ability, knowledge and confidence to learn about vaping trends and how to detect vapes. Attendees will also be taught the strategies and different...

SSC/OSSSM Regional Lunch Meetings

From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Dear SSCs and School Security Marshal Compliance Officers: Very briefly, I want to invite you to a networking option in your area. We have scheduled six short lunch meetings around the state. These conversations are opportunities to meet with other School Safety Coordinators, School Security Marshal Compliance Officers, and others in attendance to talk through issues, concerns, and situations you are facing as part of your monumental responsibilities. All...

2026 SRO Awards and Scholarship Applications are OPEN!

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 YearRookie SRO of the Year Download 2026 SRO Award Application 2026 Sticklen/Shipp...

Funding Opportunities Available from BJA, OJJDP, and OVC

From the U.S. Department of Justice OJP Funding Opportunities Grants.gov deadline: 10/21/2025 | JustGrants deadline: 10/27/2025 Multistate Mentoring Programs | OJJDPStrategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence | OJJDP  Grants.gov deadline: 10/23/2025 | JustGrants deadline: 10/30/2025 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and OtherSubstance Use | OJJDP Grants.gov deadline: 10/27/2025 | JustGrants deadline: 11/03/2025 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program | OJJDPEmergency Planning for Juvenile Justice ResidentialFacilities | OJJDPNational Mentoring Programs | OJJDPReducing Recidivism for Female Juvenile Delinquents | OJJDPStudent, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program | BJA See the Current Funding Opportunities page to review...
NASRO Basic SRO Course

NASRO Training in Kentucky

From the desk of Lee Ann Morrison, Research Fellow, and Justice and Law Enforcement, Kentucky Center for School Safety National Association of School Resource Officers BASIC SRO COURSE October 13-17, 2025Madisonville, KY This 40-hour course is designed for any law enforcement officer or school administrator working in an educational environment. The course emphasizes three main areas of instruction: Functioning as a police officer in the school settingWorking as a resource and problem solverDeveloping teaching skills Attendees will gain a solid...
Safe Schools and Communities Conference Save the Date 2026

Save the Date: Safe Schools and Communities Conference

Save the Date Safe Schools And Communities Conference June 9th and 10th, 2026 Great Crossing High School Georgetown Join us with keynote speakers Scott Poland and Michelle Gay. A draft agenda and registration information will be available at a later date

Invitation: Back-to-School Safety Preparedness: Training, Activities and Drills for K-12 Schools (August 28)

From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Please join Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) School Safety on Thursday, August 28 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT for a virtual training on back-to-school safety and emergency preparedness actions for kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools. The start of the school year provides a critical window for school and district leaders to reinforce a culture of safety and preparedness among students and staff. This interactive panel discussion will equip K-12 administrators with...

Tall Cop – High in Plain Sight: Current Drug Trends – UPDATE – 1.5 hours (Hosted by the Kentucky Center for School Safety) FREE REGISTRATION

From the desk of Lee Ann Morrison, Research Fellow, and Justice and Law Enforcement, Kentucky Center for School Safety KCSS – High in Plain Sight: Current Drug Trends – UPDATE – 1.5 hours Mon, Sep 29, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT Please register for KCSS – High in Plain Sight: Current Drug Trends – UPDATE – 1.5 hours on Sep 29, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/93429249987670365 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on...

Return to School 2025 Virtual Event

From the United States Secret Service NEW RELEASE: Aligning Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management with a Multi-tiered System of Support: Building a Continuum of Prevention and Intervention In anticipation of the Fall 2025 return to school, the U.S. Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) will host a virtual event to highlight the Center’s latest release, titled Aligning Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management with a Multi-tiered System of Support: Building a Continuum of Prevention and Intervention. NTAC’s newest publication focuses on how...

UPCOMING WEBINAR | Join the COPS Office’s “How to Apply” Webinar to Learn About Open Funding Opportunities

From the U.S. Department of Justice As the component of the U.S. Department of Justice dedicated to the advancement of community policing, the COPS Office has invested over $20 billion in the law enforcement community since Congress established our office in 1994. Several COPS Office funding opportunities are now accepting applications! Register for a How to Apply webinar on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 11:00am ET. Learn about open funding opportunities, the application process, and gain some helpful tips. Register here for the webinar.
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