School Resource Officers?

You came from an era that I did. School teachers and administrators were permitted to use corporal punishment without fear of law suites. SRO have been around for years and I would think unnecessary, Until we have had all the school shootings. Even now, when I see them, I have to wonder how they would save anyone from a full frontal attack. The newer schools have security cameras and lock down on the doors. The Leos are viewing the screens. You see them gathered around the doors in the AM and PM. Who would the bad guys take out first. Tough one for me since I have two grandsons in school at this time, and our little county can not afford to pay for the medical for the county government employees.

I went to high school in the early 90s...in a medium sized city. We either had off duty cops or retired cops roaming our hallways/parking lot.

First, school districts, due to contentious litigation, have a NO HANDS policy. Staff are never ever allowed to touch a student. Money = litigation = expensive settlements. This means cops have to perform the role or kid sitting because the city/county has jurisdiction and the necessary liability coverage.