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Third-Party School-Based Law Enforcement Resources

Resources address school-based law enforcement policies, grants, training, personnel, and memorandums of understanding.

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The links on this page point to resources developed by third parties. The Fund does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided in these outside sources. This information is not legal advice and is neither an exhaustive treatment on the subject nor is it intended to substitute for the advice of an attorney. Consult with your school attorney for guidance on any principles discussed or referenced. Information provided in this document is subject to change without notice and the Fund makes no warranties, either expressed or implied.

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Policies

  • TASB Polices: The CKE policy series addresses SBLE in school districts. The CHA series applies to SBLE and community colleges.
  • Texas Police Chiefs Association Policy Manual*: These sample policies outline police department organization, authority, and the policy and procedure manual.

*The TPCAF’s sample policies are not customized for school districts. There are significant legal differences in the regulation of peace officers employed by a school district compared to peace officers employed by other governmental entities. School district police department policies should not be adopted without being reviewed by a school attorney and should not be identical to policies of city police departments.

Grants

These grants are subject to change and may become unavailable without notice, so stay up to date concerning their availability, deadlines, and requirements. 

Training

Personnel

Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)

  • SRO MOU Fact Sheet: The Department of Justice breaks down key elements of MOUs between school districts and local law enforcement who provide school resource officers.
  • TXSSC Safety and Security Agreements Toolkit: The Texas School Safety Center offers MOU, Mutual Aid Agreement, and Interlocal Agreement samples and templates.

Risk Management Services

TASB Risk Management Fund is a self-insured, nonprofit risk pool of more than 1,000 Texas public education organizations — Texas’ largest — collaborating to share risk, protect resources, and succeed together.