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Working to Keep Schools Safe for Our Youth

Arizona School Resource Officers Association (ASROA)

Founded in 1996, ASROA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that equips school resource officers, educators, and community partners with training, education, and practical tools to create safe, supportive learning environments across Arizona.

  • Training Workshops
  • Community Engagement
  • Annual Conference
  • Member Resources
ASROA SIDE

Serving Arizona Schools Since 1996

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Nonprofit 501(c)(3)

ASROA is a member-driven nonprofit providing training and resources for school-based safety professionals across Arizona.

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Training & Education

Hands-on workshops and continuing education that prepare SROs and school partners to prevent incidents, mentor students, and build campus trust.

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Partnerships & Community

We convene an annual June conference and collaborate with agencies and sponsors to share best practices statewide.

OUR HISTORY

Our Association at a Glance

OUR ASROA TEAM

Board of Directors

Elected leaders guiding ASROA’s mission to support Arizona’s school resource officers.
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FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Quick answers about ASROA, SROs, and training.

30 Years of working Experience

Annual School Safety Conference.

Member-Driven Nonprofit 501(c)(3)

The Arizona School Resource Officers Association (ASROA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that trains, educates, and provides resources for school resource officers and school-based safety partners across Arizona.
An SRO is a sworn law-enforcement officer assigned to a school who serves in the triad role of law-enforcement officer, educator, and informal counselor—building safety, trust, and positive relationships on campus.
Membership is open to school resource officers, school safety/security staff, teachers, counselors, probation officers, and allied partners who support safe schools in Arizona.
Yes. ASROA hosts a School Safety Conference each June (e.g., June 16–19, 2025 at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, Fort McDowell). See the Annual Conference page for current dates and details.
The SSP is a state program in statute (A.R.S. §15-154) that funds SROs/others on campuses. ASROA is a separate nonprofit that provides training and professional support.