National Association of School Resource Officers

What National Association of School Resource Officers does

The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) is an Alabama-incorporated nonprofit founded in 1991 and headquartered in Hoover, Alabama. It is the first and largest professional association dedicated to school-based law enforcement, serving more than 5,000 members globally and providing training and resources primarily to school resource officers (SROs), the law enforcement supervisors who manage them, and the school administrators and security officers who work alongside them. NASRO's core products are eight instructor-led training courses built around its proprietary Triad Model (Law Enforcement Officer, Public Safety Educator, Informal Counselor/Mentor): the 40-hour Basic SRO Course and 24-hour Advanced SRO Course (both IADLEST-certified), Adolescent Mental Health Training, School CPTED, the School Security Officer Course, the SRO Supervisors and Management Course, Project UNITE, and the new SRO Tactical Assailant Response (STAR) course. These are complemented by the National SRO Practitioner recognition program, the quarterly Journal of School Safety (distributed to 10,000+ members), the School Law Database, legal updates by Dr. Bernie James, an annual National School Safety Conference (36th in 2026 in Reno, NV), and a new Digital Safety and Security Summit (December 2026 in Phoenix, AZ).

NASRO generates revenue through four streams: individual and associate memberships at $50/year, training course fees ranging from $225 to $850 with member/non-member tiers, conference and summit registration fees of $500-$550, and advertising in the Journal of School Safety. Distribution combines self-serve enrollment through nasro.org with a host-agency channel model in which police departments, sheriff's offices, and school districts serve as local venues and receive registration credits. NASRO holds federal partnerships with the DOJ COPS Office, DHS Know2Protect, the Bureau of Justice Statistics, and the National Center for Education Statistics, alongside collaborations with NASP, NCMEC, IACP, and Sandy Hook-affiliated organizations. The organization operates with a small staff of 10-11 personnel under Executive Director Mo Canady and an elected board of serving SROs and educators; financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

National Association of School Resource Officers

Legal name

National Association of School Resource Officers, Inc.

Website

https://nasro.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NASRO is a 1991-founded Alabama nonprofit that provides standardized training, certification, and professional resources for school resource officers, with more than 5,000 members globally, eight IADLEST-aligned courses, and an annual national conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees of $50 per year for Regular and Associate members. Provides access to training discounts, Journal of School Safety, School Law Database, members-only resources, and voting privileges for Regular Members.
2. Training Course Fees: Course fees ranging from $225-$850 per person depending on course type and membership status. Basic SRO: $500 members/$550 non-members. Advanced SRO: $400 members/$450 non-members. AMHT: $225 members/$275 non-members. STAR: $800 members/$850 non-members. Project Unite: $350 members/$400 non-members. Fees include one-year NASRO membership for non-members.
3. Conference Registration Fees: Annual National School Safety Conference registration fees. Early Bird: $500 with one-year NASRO membership. Regular: $550. Summit registration: Early Bird $500, Regular $550. Fees include membership for non-members.
4. Journal of School Safety Advertising: The award-winning Journal of School Safety is distributed quarterly to more than 10,000 NASRO members worldwide. Advertising opportunities available to reach School Resource Officers, Chiefs, Sheriffs, superintendents, principals, and school safety professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NASRO delivers a portfolio of instructor-led training courses and professional development resources for school resource officers and school safety professionals, anchored by its proprietary Triad Model framework. Core offerings include the 40-hour Basic SRO Course, 24-hour Advanced SRO Course, Adolescent Mental Health Training, School CPTED, School Security Officer Course, SRO Supervisors and Management Course, Project UNITE, and the STAR Tactical Assailant Response course, complemented by an annual National School Safety Conference, a Digital Safety and Security Summit, the National SRO Practitioner recognition program, and the quarterly Journal of School Safety.

Product overview

NASRO offers a unified portfolio of training programs and professional resources for school-based law enforcement. The core offering consists of multiple instructor-led training courses including the Basic SRO Course (40 hours), Advanced SRO Course (24 hours), Adolescent Mental Health Training, School CPTED, School Security Officer Course, SRO Supervisors and Management Course, Project UNITE, and the STAR Tactical Assailant Response course. These training programs are complemented by the National SRO Practitioner recognition program and the quarterly Journal of School Safety publication. NASRO also hosts the annual National School Safety Conference and Digital Safety and Security Summit for professional development and advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NASRO Membership Annual membership at $50/year for Regular Members (law enforcement officers assigned to schools, school administrators, supervisors of school-based programs) and Associate Members (organizations and individuals supporting SRO programs). Includes voting privileges for Regular Members, training discounts, Journal of School Safety subscription, members-only email group, and access to resources and best practices.
• Basic SRO Course Forty-hour (5-day) foundational training course designed to prepare school resource officers, law enforcement officers, and school safety professionals to fulfill their roles using NASRO's Triad Model. IADLEST certified. Covers de-escalation, behavioral threat assessment, emergency operations planning, and armed assailant response. Member price $500; non-member $550 (includes one-year membership).
• Advanced SRO Course Twenty-four hour (3-day) advanced training block that advances the SRO's knowledge and skills as a law enforcement officer, informal counselor, and educator following the SRO Triad model. IADLEST certified. Member price $400; non-member $450 (includes one-year membership).
• Adolescent Mental Health Training for SROs and Educators (AMHT) Twelve-hour (1.5-day) training designed to help school resource officers and school personnel identify and respond to students with mental health needs, developing critical skills for responding to behavior issues among adolescents. Member price $225; non-member $275 (includes one-year membership).
• School CPTED Course Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) training that uses design, management, and activity strategies to reduce crime opportunities, reduce fear, and improve overall school safety through the relationship between physical environment, space use, and human behavior.
• School Security Officer Course Three-day (24-hour) course for non-sworn safety and security officers working in schools with an SRO or solo, emphasizing security officer functioning, working effectively with students, and school safety and emergency planning.
• SRO Supervisors and Management Course Three-day course for police supervisors and school administrators responsible for implementing, supervising, managing, and evaluating school-based police officers and programs.
• Project UNITE: The Four Integrated Systems for School Violence Prevention Two-day (16-hour) training providing an overview of four integrated violence prevention systems with modules, group discussions, and team exercises for multidisciplinary school safety teams. Member price $350; non-member $400 (includes one-year membership).
• SRO Tactical Assailant Response (STAR) Three-day (24-hour) intensive tactical training course with decision-making and force-on-force exercises designed to equip SROs with solo response skills for active threats on school property. Member price $800; non-member $850 (includes one-year membership).
• National SRO Practitioner Recognition Program Recognition program for SROs who meet specific requirements including completion of Basic and Advanced training courses, 160 hours of specialized police in-service training, and attendance at the NASRO School Safety Conference. Bestows National SRO Practitioner designation.
• Journal of School Safety The official quarterly publication of NASRO, distributed in both hard copy and digital format to more than 10,000 members worldwide, covering school safety trends, drugs, social media, law updates, and teen development. Available with advertising placements for school safety vendors.
• National School Safety Conference The 36th annual flagship conference hosted by NASRO, bringing together school resource officers, administrators, and safety professionals for education, training, networking on school violence prevention and response, and recognition of the SRO of the Year. Early Bird registration $500 with membership; Regular $550.
• Digital Safety and Security Summit Annual summit focused on emerging digital and physical threats impacting schools, covering artificial intelligence, social media, weapons detection technology, and extremist recruitment tactics affecting student safety. Early Bird $500 (includes membership); Regular $550.
• Legal Updates by Bernie James Regular legal analysis and updates written by Dr. Bernie James, Professor of Law at Pepperdine University, covering school safety law, student rights, Fourth Amendment, and case law affecting SROs.
• School Law Database Members-only online database containing statutes and court decisions on public education and school safety for legal research.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42% of US SROs surveyed (2019-2020) reported receiving specialized training from national organizations like NASRO
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Center for Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization dedicated to violence prevention research and education. Collaborates with NASRO on school safety initiatives and best practices sharing.
• C.O.P.S. Office (Community Oriented Policing Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Department of Justice office that provides resources for community policing. Co-developed the 'Preliminary Law Enforcement Investigation Checklist: Threat of Imminent School Violence' with NASRO. Published on COPS Office portal.
• Know2Protect - Department of Homeland SecuritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHS initiative to protect children from exploitation. Partners with NASRO to provide resources and training for school resource officers on identifying and reporting child exploitation.
• I Love U Guys FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation focused on school safety and crisis response. Provides resources and protocols for school safety teams working with SROs.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading professional association for law enforcement leaders. Partners with NASRO on school-based policing standards and best practices.
• L.E.A.D.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw Enforcement Against Drugs organization. Partners with NASRO on drug prevention education and resources for SROs.
• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading organization for school psychologists. Co-developed 'Best Practice Considerations for Schools in Active Shooter and Other Armed Assailant Drills' with NASRO. Collaborates on mental health training for SROs.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization providing resources for missing and exploited children. Partners with NASRO to train SROs on identification and reporting of missing and exploited children.
• National Policing InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch organization focused on evidence-based policing. Created the Averted School Violence database and collaborated on reports with NASRO regarding SRO effectiveness.
• National Sheriff's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization representing sheriffs nationwide. Partners with NASRO on standards for SRO programs in sheriff's office operations.
• National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing training and resources for law enforcement on white collar crime. Partners with NASRO on crime prevention education resources for SROs.
• Safe and Sound SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSandy Hook Initiative organization focused on school safety. Partners with NASRO on best practices for school safety and crisis response protocols.
• Stand with ParklandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization founded after the Parkland shooting focused on school safety and survivor support. Partners with NASRO on school safety advocacy and prevention initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ALERRT Center at Texas State University: ALERRT is the leading provider of active-attack response training for law enforcement, with courses like Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE). It is the closest direct competitor to NASRO's new STAR tactical course and overlaps in the broader school-safety and active-threat training market.
• Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise delivers school-safety programs including Say Something anonymous reporting and threat-assessment training. As a named NASRO partner, it competes in overlapping curriculum areas (threat assessment, behavioral intervention) targeting similar K-12 audiences.
• I Love U Guys Foundation: The I Love U Guys Foundation created the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) used widely in K-12 schools for crisis response. It is a named NASRO partner and addresses overlapping school-safety training needs, particularly emergency operations planning covered in NASRO's Basic SRO course.
• ALICE Training Institute: ALICE provides civilian and law-enforcement active-shooter preparedness training widely adopted by schools and businesses. It competes with NASRO's STAR and Basic SRO courses in the active-threat response category and addresses similar K-12 buyer personas.
• Safe and Sound Schools: Founded after Sandy Hook, Safe and Sound Schools provides school-safety assessment tools, training, and crisis-response programs for school districts. It is a named NASRO partner and competes for the same school-safety training budget as NASRO's Project UNITE and SRO Supervisor courses.

Broad incumbents

• National Sheriffs' Association: A named NASRO partner that represents sheriffs nationwide, including the 32% of SROs employed by sheriffs' offices (per BJS 2019-20 data). It offers broader law enforcement training and standards but participates in the same SRO policy ecosystem.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): IACP is the largest professional association for law enforcement leaders globally and a named NASRO strategic partner. It offers overlapping training and policy resources on school-based policing but addresses a much broader portfolio of policing topics beyond the SRO niche.
• IADLEST: The International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training certifies NASRO's Basic and Advanced courses. It is a governing/standards body rather than a training competitor, but its certification is a critical credential for any law-enforcement training vendor serving SROs.

Others

• National Policing Institute: A research and training organization that created the Averted School Violence database and collaborates with NASRO on SRO effectiveness reporting. It is more research-adjacent than a direct competitor but operates in the same evidence-based school-policing ecosystem.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): NCMEC is a named NASRO partner providing training resources on identifying and reporting missing and exploited children. It is a complementary rather than competitive organization but shares the school-safety training ecosystem and overlapping content areas (digital safety, child exploitation).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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