by Jennifer Childress | Nov 21, 2022 | Legal Developments
A federal appeals court in Florida considered a suit involving a student’s allegations of excessive force by a school resource officer. The trial court dismissed the suit against the officer, finding that he was entitled to immunity. An appeal was sought on behalf of...
by Jennifer Childress | Oct 2, 2019 | Legal Developments
A disabled elementary school student’s parents sued the City of Southlake, its police department, and school resource officer (SRO), alleging that SRO violated the student’s rights under Rehabilitation Act and Title II of Americans with Disabilities Act...
by Jennifer Childress | Jan 23, 2017 | Federal Guidance, Legal Developments
Last month, the Department of Education and Department of Justice released a new resource to assist states and school districts in improving School Resource Officer (SRO)-related policy and practice. The guide, “Safe, School-based Enforcement through Collaboration,...
