Event Overview

This asynchronous (at your own pace) training walks participants through the philosophy and requirements of the program and the key roles and responsibilities of the participants. This training sets a foundation for multi-disciplinary team-based approaches, data-based decision making, as well as best practices for school safety.

• Session 1 begins with an introduction to the School Safety Program/Stronger Connections Grant, defining an SSO, and covers the keys to success for the grants.
• Session 2 spends time covering requirements for officers' time on campus and their three basic roles.
• Session 3 builds knowledge on child development and how it relates to the role of an SSO.
• Session 4 provides information on trauma-informed practices and mental health to increase positive outcomes.
• Session 5 covers requirements and strategies for teaming as well as laws and policies that affect your SSAPT as part of the grant.
• Session 6 provides an example of operational planning and other resources to support grant requirements.
• Session 7 guides officers through implementing Law Related Education.
• Session 8 covers information regarding working with students with exceptional needs.

It is highly recommended that you complete this training on a computer or laptop.

• If you are a new SSO, complete the training within 60 days of your SSO shift eligibility with ODM.
• If you are an SSO who has been working shifts prior to February 16, 2024, complete the training by April 16, 2024.

Required Attendance

This asynchronous training is for School Safety Officers (SSOs) funded by a School Safety Program or Stronger Connections Grant school via ODM’s OfficerTRAK. An SSO is an officer not assigned to a specific school on a regular basis.

Please note: For SSOs working in an off-duty capacity at a School Safety Program or Stronger Connections Grant school, the required Asynchronous Training shall not be completed while working at an assigned school, working another off-duty job OR while working on duty with the home agency. 

This could result in disciplinary action from the home agency. Reminder: the training shall be completed within 60 days of the first SSO shift at a school.

If you are an SRO under the School Safety Program (SSP) and are picking up off-duty shifts as an SSO, your SSP annual training meets your SSO training requirement. You are not also required, nor are you permitted to complete the Asynchronous Training. If you have any questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..