Poster #49 - Examining the Relationship Between School Resource Officers and Non-Violent Crime in U.S. Schools - CANCELLED

• In Event: Poster Session I (posters 1 - 79)

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between School Resource Officers (SROs) and non-violent crime in U.S. schools. Many schools use SROs to improve safety, but most past studies focus more on violent crime. Because of that, less is known about how SROs are related to non-violent incidents such as theft, vandalism, and drug possession. Using data from the 2020 School Survey on Crime and Safety (SSOCS), this study examines whether the presence of SROs is related to changes in reported non-violent crime. The findings and policy implications are discussed.

Authors

• Yeni Jang, University of Central Oklahoma

• Jimmi Winn, Sam Houston State University

• Chunghyeon Seo, University of Central Oklahoma