The School Resource Officer (SRO) is often a child’s first contact with regard to providing information, facts and possible evidence of their involvement or observation of an incident or criminal violation.

It is imperative that the SRO be aware of Child Interview techniques and procedures.  It is important that the SRO does not influence the child in a negative manner which could result in obtaining tainted, twisted or distorted information. 

The course of instruction will provide the student with information extraction techniques for various child age groups.  The instruction will provide the student with the information required to be able to conduct successful interviews and interrogations by utilizing correct question formulation, question types and enable the SRO to handle any child involved crime, (theft, criminal and sexual assaults, etc).