AZ SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER HONORED FOR WORK IN EDUCATION

AZ SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER HONORED FOR WORK IN EDUCATION

Phoenix SRO Recognized For Law Related Education Officer of the Year

[PHOENIX, AZ] –The Arizona Bar Foundation will recognize the outstanding contributions of an Arizona School Resource Officer. This officer has made exceptional contributions to furthering and understanding the role of the law in our democratic society in Arizona schools and communities. This prestigious award honors the officer’s dedication to law-related education.

The award winner was selected based on nominations from peers and colleagues and will be honored at his school. The recognized officer is:

LRE Officer of the Year

Officer Shane Connell
Empower College Prep

About the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education

The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education provides technical and financial assistance to legal aid organizations, schools and community groups. The Foundation promotes “Access to Justice for All Arizonans” by supporting law-related education and free legal services and by promoting statewide collaborative efforts. The Foundation plays a leading role in preparing Arizona students for civic responsibility and reaches more than 100,000 children each year by training teachers, school resource officers and probation officers about our laws, justice system and the foundations of democracy. It is also home of LawForKids.org, America’s first website dedicated to teaching students about the law.

Helpful Websites:

• Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education: azbf.org
• Law for Kids: https://lawforkids.org

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