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Supporting School-Law Enforcement Partnerships: Evidence from a Content Analysis of Memorandums of Understanding.
- Source :
- Journal of School Administration Research & Development; Fall2022, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p72-82, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- School-law enforcement partnerships benefit from well-written memorandums of understandings (MOUs) that have been collaboratively developed with input from school law enforcement agencies and school divisions. While many school-law enforcement partnerships report having MOUs, little is known about what information the MOUs provide. We conducted a content analysis of 73 MOUs from school-law enforcement partnerships in Virginia. We coded the MOUs to obtain information about MOU structure and format and the coverage of three topic areas: school resource officer (SRO) roles, SRO training, and SRO role in school discipline. Our analysis revealed most MOUs cover the three topic areas, but what the MOUs said about these topics varied tremendously. The findings suggest all those involved in MOU development might benefit from easily accessible, streamlined resources that outline what specific issues need to be addressed when creating MOUs and how to navigate nuanced discussions about the roles and training of SROs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- EDUCATIONAL law & legislation
MEMORANDUMS
SCHOOL safety
SCHOOL discipline
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 24708496
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of School Administration Research & Development
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161220001
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.32674/jsard.v7i2.4032