Ohio School Resource Officers Association

What Ohio School Resource Officers Association does

The Ohio School Resource Officers Association (OSROA) is a nonprofit professional association founded in 1998 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, that promotes and facilitates training, accreditation, and communication among School Resource Officers (SROs), educators, and school security personnel throughout Ohio. Its core offerings are (1) a 40-hour SRO Basic Training program that is compliant with Ohio H.B. 318 and accepted by the Ohio Attorney General's Office, (2) a three-tier Accreditation Program (Certified, Professional, and Master SRO) approved by the Ohio Attorney General's Office, and (3) an annual OSROA/DARE Conference co-hosted with DARE Ohio. The organization supplements these with a broader training catalog (Advanced SRO, Supervisor, Principal/Admin, Refresher, Adolescent Mental Health, Mental Health CCH, Cybersecurity for School Based Policing, Internet Investigations, Policing School Events, and School Security Personnel training), some delivered virtually and others in-person at Ohio venues.

OSROA's business model is a hybrid membership, training, and event organization. Recurring membership dues (individual $55/year; group packages $220 for 6-12 members, $375 for 13+ members) provide baseline revenue, while training fees ($51-$475 per course, with member and non-member tiers) and annual conference registration ($510-$830 per attendee) drive transactional revenue. Exhibitor and sponsorship fees (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, School Safety tiers) further support conference economics, and a 4.35% convenience fee is applied to credit card payments. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, leveraging 11 regional representatives across five Ohio regions, partnerships with the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP, since 2005), Buckeye State Sheriff's Association (BSSA), Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC, since 2019), and DARE Ohio, and direct engagement with Ohio law enforcement agencies and K-12 schools. The organization operates with a volunteer board led by an Executive Director and directors for Membership and Finance, and it is structured as a membership-based nonprofit governed by its bylaws.

Name

Ohio School Resource Officers Association

Legal name

Ohio School Resource Officers Association

Website

https://osroa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Ohio School Resource Officers Association (OSROA) is an Ohio-based nonprofit professional association, founded in 1998, that provides HB 318-compliant training, a three-tier accreditation program, and an annual conference for School Resource Officers, educators, and school safety personnel statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Professional Training and Accreditation Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

School Resource Officer (SRO) & Law Enforcement Liaison Services (EDAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

Keywords

• School resource officer training
• Law enforcement education
• School safety training
• SRO accreditation program
• Professional law enforcement association

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide recurring revenue. Individual membership is $55/year, with group rates available for departments (6-12 members: $220, 13+ members: $375). Active members receive reduced training fees and access to benefits including Facebook group, newsletters, and regional meetings.
2. Training Fees: OSROA charges for various training programs including SRO Basic Training ($475), Advanced SRO Training ($275-330), SRO Supervisor Training ($199), and specialized courses. Member and non-member pricing tiers are available. The 40-hour SRO Basic Training is HB 318 compliant.
3. Annual Conference Fees: The annual conference generates revenue through registration fees. Single registration is $830, with reduced rates for no lodging ($510) or double registrants sharing a room ($710). DARE Awards Dinner has a separate $10 fee.
4. Exhibitor and Sponsorship Fees: The annual conference offers exhibitor and sponsorship tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, School Safety Sponsors) that provide revenue while supporting reasonable conference registration fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OSROA provides professional training, accreditation, and membership services for School Resource Officers (SROs) in Ohio. Core offerings include a 40-hour SRO Basic Training that is HB 318 compliant, a three-tier SRO Accreditation Program (Certified, Professional, Master levels) recognized by the Ohio Attorney General's Office, an annual OSROA/DARE Conference, specialized training courses covering advanced topics, and an annual membership program for SROs, retired law enforcement, and school administrators.

Product overview

The Ohio School Resource Officers Association (OSROA) operates as a professional association offering a portfolio of training programs and services for school-based law enforcement. The core offerings center on the 40-hour SRO Basic Training (HB 318 compliant) and the three-tier OSROA SRO Accreditation Program (Certified, Professional, Master levels) approved by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Additional training modules include Advanced SRO, Supervisor, Principal/Admin, Mental Health, Policing School Events, Refresher, Cybersecurity, Internet Investigations, and School Security Personnel courses. The organization also hosts an annual OSROA/DARE Conference and manages a membership program with reduced training fees and regional meeting access. The various training products are designed to work together, progressing from basic certification through advanced specialization and supervisor-level instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SRO Basic Training A 40-hour comprehensive training program for School Resource Officers that is HB 318 compliant, covering SRO key responsibilities, school law, Memorandums of Understanding, and school environment integration. Upon completion, attendees receive an OSROA SRO Basic Training Accreditation pin and certificate. Priced at $475 per attendee.
• OSROA SRO Accreditation Program A three-tier accreditation program (Certified, Professional, and Master levels) recognizing SRO achievements, years of service, and training received at OSROA Annual Conferences. Approved by the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
• Annual OSROA/DARE Conference Annual conference held in July featuring educational sessions, networking opportunities, and awards. The 2026 conference is scheduled for July 6-8, 2026 at Kalahari Resort & Conference Center in Sandusky, OH. Registration fees range from $510 to $830.
• Advanced SRO Training Two-day advanced training for experienced SROs focusing on specialized topics. Scheduled for July 20-21, 2026 at Washington Township Administration Building. Priced at $275 (members) and $330 (non-members).
• SRO Supervisor Training Training designed for SRO supervisors and command staff. Scheduled for August 24-25, 2026 at City of Westerville Justice Center. Priced at $199.
• Adolescent Mental Health Training Training focused on adolescent mental health issues in educational settings. Scheduled for August 5, 2026 at Lakota East High School. Priced at $129.
• SRO Principal/Admin Training Training specifically designed for school principals and administrators on working with School Resource Officers. Priced at $35 (members) and $89 (non-members).
• Policing School Event Training Training focused on managing and policing school-based events safely and effectively. Priced at $49 (members) and $104 (non-members).
• SRO Refresher Training Refresher course for existing SROs to update their knowledge and skills. Priced at $200 (members) and $255 (non-members).
• Mental Health CCH Training Continuing education hours for mental health training related to school-based policing. Priced at $140.
• Cybersecurity for School Based Policing Training Training on cybersecurity threats and investigations relevant to school resource officers. Priced at $51.
• Internet Investigations Training Training on conducting internet and online investigations in the context of school safety. Priced at $149.
• School Security Personnel Training Training for non-commissioned school security personnel. Priced at $99.
• OSROA Membership Program Annual membership program offering reduced training fees, access to regional meetings, newsletters, and recognition through the accreditation program. Includes Active Membership for law enforcement ($55 individual, $220 group 6-12, $375 group 13+) and Associate Membership for school officials.

Quantifiable outcome

• SRO programs provide safe learning environments, valuable resources to school staff, foster positive relationships with youth, develop strategies to resolve problems affecting youth, and protect all students and staff

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Association of Chief's of Police (OACP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2005, OACP has been a partner in the operations and support of OSROA. The partnership creates opportunities for school safety programs and endeavors benefiting Ohio's youth and school communities. OACP co-hosts and supports the OSROA/DARE Conference.
• Buckeye State Sheriff's Association (BSSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBSSA has been a longstanding partner with OSROA, holding joint meetings with OSROA, DARE Ohio, and other stakeholders to facilitate information sharing and training coordination among Ohio's sheriff's offices.
• Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2019 when Governor Mike DeWine signed Executive Order 2019-21D creating the Ohio School Safety Center, OSSC has partnered with OSROA to work diligently together in improving school safety across Ohio. OSSC provides school safety grant information and resources.
• Ohio School Safety CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing school safety grants and resources, collaborating with OSROA on school safety initiatives statewide.
• National Crime Prevention CouncilminorOthersOSROA promotes the National Crime Prevention Council's McGruff Program, featuring McGruff the Crime Dog, as part of its school safety mission.
• DARE OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint annual OSROA/DARE Conference bringing together SROs and DARE Officers for combined training, networking, and awards recognition.
• Ohio D.A.R.E.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with OSROA on annual conference and recognition programs. D.A.R.E. Officers have a separate recognition program managed through Ohio D.A.R.E. (www.dare-oh.org).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO): National umbrella association for school resource officers offering Basic and Advanced SRO training, certification, and an annual conference. Directly comparable to OSROA as both deliver SRO curriculum and accreditation, but at the national rather than Ohio-only scale.
• International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA): Professional association providing training, accreditation, and resources for campus law enforcement officers. Similar nonprofit-membership model focused on training and credentialing in school/campus settings.
• DARE America: Drug Abuse Resistance Education is a school-based law enforcement training and student curriculum program that co-hosts OSROA's annual conference. Operates in the same school-safety/policing-in-schools niche and shares core customers (school-based officers).

Others

• Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association (BSSA): Longstanding OSROA partner association representing Ohio sheriffs. Comparable association structure and overlapping membership base in Ohio's school-policing ecosystem.
• National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC): Nonprofit behind the McGruff the Crime Dog program, which OSROA actively promotes in schools. Operates in an adjacent, thematically related crime-prevention-in-schools space without directly competing for SRO training dollars.
• Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP): Statewide law enforcement chief-of-police association that has partnered with OSROA since 2005 and co-hosts the annual OSROA/DARE Conference. Comparable as a membership-driven Ohio law-enforcement professional body.

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): The largest professional association for police leadership worldwide, offering training, certifications, and policy resources across all aspects of policing, including school policing. A broader incumbent overlapping OSROA's training and accreditation space.
• ASIS International: Global professional association for security management, offering certifications and trainings adjacent to school security personnel. Broader than OSROA's SRO-specific focus but competes for security-training wallet share among school safety buyers.
• National Sheriffs' Association (NSA): National umbrella organization for sheriffs in the U.S. with training, advocacy, and member services. Operates broadly in law enforcement professional development like OSROA but at national scope, not specific to school-based policing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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