One school district in South Carolina had to hire private security to fill SRO roles, but private security doesn't have the same training to deal with social-emotional issues in students.
"The SROs can be some of the best recruiters of their fellow officers," he said.
Canady says police aren't seen in a positive light, which could lead to fewer of them. Superintendent Ross is prepared to deal with SRO shortages in the long term."If I have to go with private security, if I have to go with soldiers, I want to do whatever it takes," Ross said. Ross says the district is committed to spending millions of dollars on hardening its campuses, which can mean shoring up entrances and exits, and installing metal detectors.Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox
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