Investigating the effects of school resource officer policies on student outcomes
Official title: Examining the Implementation and Impact of School Resource Officer Policy Reform in the United States
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-11059235 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different rules for school resource officers (SROs) in public schools across the U.S. affect students' safety and discipline, and it involves talking to students, teachers, and police to understand their experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | April 16, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $126,306 |
| NIH project number | 5K99HD112509-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059235 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include students and school staff from public schools that have school resource officer programs.
✕Less likely to help
Students from private schools or those without school resource officer programs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research examines how changes in school resource officer (SRO) policies affect students in U.S. public schools. It aims to understand the differences in SRO policies across states and their impact on student discipline and safety. The study will collect data from various schools and conduct interviews with school staff, law enforcement, and students to gather insights on the implementation of these policies. By analyzing this information, the research seeks to identify both the positive and negative effects of SRO programs on student experiences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved school safety policies that better support student well-being and reduce disciplinary actions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated mixed results regarding the effectiveness of school resource officers, suggesting that this area is ripe for further investigation.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hullenaar, Keith — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Hullenaar, Keith
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.