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MPD begins SRO rollout in 11 high schools after NASRO training; department says SROs will not enforce school policy
Summary
The Milwaukee Police Department said it trained 38 officers through NASRO and deployed 25 school resource officers to high schools; MPD emphasized SROs will respond to criminal incidents, not enforce school administrative policy, and supervisors will report regularly during rollout.
The Milwaukee Police Department told the Fire and Police Commission on March 20 that it has reinstated school resource officers (SROs) in Milwaukee Public Schools after a court‑ordered settlement and recent NASRO training.
MPD said 38 sworn members received NASRO training the week of March 10, including 25 officers designated to serve as SROs in city schools and an additional group trained as backups so staffing can cover FMLA or vacation. The department also said it trained seven supervisors, with two primary supervisors overseeing SROs citywide.
A department presenter said SROs started in 11 high schools first but are…
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