Deputy Manuel Diaz is awarded the National SRO Practitioner Certificate

For Release
August 29, 2025
Deputy Manuel Diaz is awarded the National SRO Practitioner Certificate

Sheriff Billy J. Murray proudly announces that School Resource Officer Deputy Manuel Diaz has been awarded the National SRO Practitioner certificate by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO). This esteemed designation recognizes Deputy Diaz's exceptional dedication to school safety and professional development in school-based policing.
To earn the NASRO National SRO Practitioner certificate, Deputy Diaz had to meet rigorous training and experience requirements that demonstrate a high level of expertise and commitment. These include:
•Completing NASRO's 40-hour Basic School Resource Officer course, which provides foundational knowledge in school-based law enforcement, youth engagement, and crisis response.
•Successfully finishing either NASRO's 24-hour Advanced School Resource Officer course or the NASRO Supervisor Training course, focusing on advanced strategies for mentoring, program management, and addressing complex school safety challenges.
•Attending the NASRO National Conference to stay at the forefront of best practices in school resource programs.
•Accumulating at least 160 additional hours of certified training in relevant areas such as interview and interrogation techniques, criminal law, crisis intervention, child abuse investigation, community-oriented policing, and juvenile delinquency.
•Maintaining active membership in NASRO and submitting a comprehensive application with documentation of all qualifications.

This process ensures that only the most qualified and experienced officers receive the Practitioner designation, setting a national standard for excellence in the field.

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office congratulates Deputy Diaz on this well-deserved recognition. We remain dedicated to fostering excellence and supporting the continuous professional growth of all our deputies, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of our schools and community.