2026 will test American cities’ public safety infrastructure in ways few recent years have. The San Francisco Bay Area has already experienced the impact of increased public safety and security activity. Next up, eleven US cities will host FIFA World Cup matches over five weeks, bringing in visitors from across the globe. 

School Resource Officers play one of the most complex and important roles in public safety. On any given day, they may be called on to resolve conflicts, mentor students, respond to emergencies and act as a trusted bridge between law enforcement and the school community. But doing this effectively requires more than training and presence; it requires context that most SROs simply don’t have access to.