NY J01348

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 15, 2026, as School Resource Officer Appreciation Day in New York State, aligning with National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

Recognizes school resource officers (SROs) as sworn law enforcement officers who serve in a three-part role: informal mentors/counselors, law educators, and law enforcement officers

Acknowledges the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) for providing training to school-based law enforcement officers

Highlights SRO programs as collaborative efforts between police agencies, educators, students, parents, and communities to create safe learning environments and foster positive relationships with students