SRO Certification Requirement
Effective May 12, 2023Mass. Register #1495MGL c. 6E, § 3(a) and (b)Massachusetts POST Commission
(1) An individual must possess an SRO certification that has not been suspended or restricted in order for:
- (a) The individual, an agency, or an officer to represent that the individual is an SRO; or
(b) The individual to serve as an officer appointed by the chief of police who is specially charged with performing all the following duties:
- 1. Providing law enforcement;
- 2. Promoting school safety and security services to elementary and secondary public schools; and
- 3. Maintaining a positive school climate for all students, families, and staff.
- (2) An individual is not required to possess an SRO certification in circumstances other than those described in 555 CMR 10.04(1).