SRO Certification Requirement

(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; 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).