School Resource Officer (SRO) Programs in Tennessee

Law enforcement and local education agencies have a long history of partnering together for the safety of students.  Strong relationships have strengthened the ability of both agencies to prepare for and respond to criminal and/or threatening incidents that occur in school settings. School resource officer programs provide the crucial link between school districts and law enforcement agencies in their continued efforts to establish and maintain secure and safe learning environments. 

Hopefully, the information provided in this website will serve as a tool for school resource officers, administrators, teachers, parents and students.  Use the resource bar on the left to navigate between different topics surrounding SROs in Tennessee schools. 

For general questions on school resource officer programs, please contact James Vince Witty at (615) 532-4768 or by email at james.witty@state.tn.us.

The resources provided on school resource officers do not necessarily reflect the policies and procedures approved by the Tennessee Department of Education.