Police in Schools: An Evidence-based Look at the Use of School Resource Officers

This co-authored book critically reviews existing literature on school resource officer (SRO) programs and presents a thorough evaluation of an SRO program offered by Peel Regional Police in Ontario, Canada.

Author: Linda Duxbury,Craig Bennell
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 09/25/2019
Pages: 236
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780367198855

About the Author

Linda Duxbury is Professor of Management and Strategy at Carleton University (Canada). She has published widely in both the academic and practitioner literatures in the areas of work-life balance, change management, supportive work environments, employee wellbeing, the use and impact of office technology, managing the new workforce and supportive management. Most of Linda's research focuses on using evidence to make the case for change (with respect to work-life, employee well-being, and recruitment/retention issues) in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.

Craig Bennell is a Professor of Psychology at Carleton University (Canada) where he teaches courses in forensic and police psychology. He also serves as Director of Carleton's Police Research Lab. Most of Craig's research. examines evidence-based policing, with a particular focus on how research can be used to improve police investigations, police training, and police performance under pressure. This research is typically conducted in collaboration with police services.