State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association

The Community resource Officers is a new concept in community policing embracing the philosophy that promotes organizational strategies that support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime.  It also, like the School Resource Officer, creates a new vision of the police officer within the community. 

This course is designed to train officers in community minded policing and to promote police in a new light through positive and collaborative ideals, creating bonds with law enforcement and community members. We also address self awareness and community issues and awareness to help further officers ability to become welcomed leaders within the community.

Course includesthe following topics:

Implementing and Promoting the CRO concept

Community Policing

Current Trends

Guarding the Guardians through effective leadership

Implicit Bias Training

De-escalation Techniques

Understanding Mental Health/Special Needs

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Social Media crimes and tools for CRO promotion

Record Keeping/Activity Reports

Developing Community Events

A certificate will be issued by the State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association for all participants that hold the status of police or peace officer.