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MPD describes SRO rollout to FPC: 33 officers, NASRO training, recovered firearms and planned parent outreach
Summary
MPD briefed the Fire and Police Commission on the SRO program, saying 33 officers are assigned (25 to 12 anchor high schools), officers completed a 40‑hour NASRO course, MPD recovered firearms from students and plans to expand mentorship and parent-academy programs; commissioners pressed for data and transparency.
The Milwaukee Police Department gave an extended presentation and Q&A on the SRO program at the Nov. 6 Fire and Police Commission meeting.
Program staffing and training
Captain Vanetta Norberg said the SRO unit currently includes 33 officers, with 25 dedicated to 12 anchor high schools. MPD said assigned officers completed a 40‑hour course from the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO). Sarno and Norberg described a careful selection process for officers that includes interview panels and human-resources review and noted supervisory coverage with sergeants, a lieutenant and a commander.
Incidents and school safety work
MPD reported SROs recovered multiple firearms on campuses in schools where SROs are assigned; the department cited involved students between roughly 8 and 17 years old and said it coordinated child-protective and…
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