Police officers in schools receive the same training and have the same licensing requirements as any other police officer (sometimes referred to as a "peace officer"). Check out those requirements here.
Police officers in school districts with fewer than 30,000 students are not required by state law to have any youth-focused training. As part of their normal training requirements, police officers who work in school districts with more than 30,000 students are supposed to receive 16 hours of training in:
- De-escalation techniques and techniques for limiting the use of force, including limiting the use of physical, mechanical, and chemical restraints
- Child and adolescent development and psychology
- Positive behavioral interventions and supports, conflict resolution techniques, and restorative justice techniques
- The mental and behavioral health needs of children with disabilities or special needs
- Mental health crisis intervention
It is important to remember that, even with this training, officers should not be interacting with students in schools unless there is a real emergency that threatens the safety of students or staff.