School safety services and training
The Minnesota School Safety Center (MnSSC) provides free, legislatively funded, services, trainings and resources to schools and districts to help them prepare for, respond to, mitigate, and recover from all-hazard emergencies. MnSSC works with each school to provide individualized services and trainings to fit the school and district's needs. Services such as facility assessments, crisis team trainings and emergency operation plan reviews are best provided in the schools or districts who request them, the MnSSC teams travels to all corners of greater Minnesota. MnSSC works to provide training courses in all regions of the state.
Annual Conference
This in-person event brings together experts, educators, and public safety partners all passionate about creating a secure learning environment.
Our conference will cover a wide range of topics, including emergency preparedness, crisis response, behavioral threat assessment, and recovery. Engage in interactive sessions led by renowned speakers who will share their expertise and best practices.
Connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and build a strong network of professionals dedicated to keeping our schools safe. Whether you are a teacher, administrator, school resource officer, emergency manager, or public safety partner this conference offers something for everyone.
We are proud to host the conference once again free of charge to all attendees, but space is limited. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, learn new strategies, and contribute to the safety of Minnesota schools.
See the full agenda and register on our conference website through CVENT.
Behavioral Threat Assessment for school officials
MnSSC is hosting free, one-day Behavioral Threat Assessment trainings for school officials in all six regions of the state.
The Basic Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (B-TERC) is part of the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting program from the Department of Homeland Security. Participants are equipped with the tools to identify and report warning signs or observable behaviors that may concern others, as well as recognize intervention strategies to move individuals off a pathway to violence.
Course details:
- Training hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Participants only need to attend one course offering.
- Registrations will be accepted until two days prior to the training.
- Seats are limited.
Registration cost:
- This course is free. Food, travel and lodging are not included.
2026 course offerings:
| March 5 | Hennepin County EOC, Minneapolis | Registration Link |
| March 13 | Detroit Lakes High School, Detroit Lakes | Full - email connie.forster@state.mn.us for waitlist |
| May 6 | UMN West Central Research & Outreach Center, Morris | Registration Link |
| June 10 | East Grand Forks High School, East Grand Forks | Registration Link |
For questions about this training, contact Emily Kaehn at emily.kaehn@state.mn.us.
School Based Emergency Management (SBEM) program
MnSSC offers a School Based Emergency Management (SBEM) certificate of completion program for school officials who are tasked with school safety responsibilities. This learning opportunity is designed to provide a foundation in school-based emergency management. Additionally, this curriculum serves as a conduit to resources for school safety professionals in physical security, intervention/prevention and emergency preparedness planning. School safety officials are trained to lead the development and implementation of school safety practices in order to provide safe educational environments.
While sole representation from an agency is beneficial, there is additional value in completing the curriculum and attending the in-person training as a team. Up to three individuals from any one district or school will be accepted into the program. Each interested individual will need to complete the application. Curriculum completion is estimated at 27 hours and participants will receive 20.75 CEU credits from Board of School Administrators (BOSA).
Curriculum Requirements:
- In-person training:
- Exact address will be shared with applicants in their acceptance emails.
- Training will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days.
- FEMA online Independent Study (IS) courses:
- IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS-362.A: Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools
Registration Cost:
- This course is free. Food, travel and lodging are not included.
2026 course offerings
| February 26 - 27 | Fergus Falls | Registration Open Now |
| June 23 - 24 | Marshal | Registration Opening Soon |
| November 17 - 18 | Forest Lake | Registration Opening Soon |
For questions about this training, contact Connie Forster at connie.forster@state.mn.us.
School Resource Officer (SRO) training
Visit the SRO training page for requirements, resources and offerings of the SRO training courses offered by MnSSC. This dedicated online resource is designed to support SROs with essential training opportunities and updated guidelines to ensure a safe and positive school environment.
Our School Resource Officer (SRO) training program equips law enforcement professionals with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively within educational settings.
Whether you're a seasoned officer or new to the role, we encourage you to visit the SRO training webpage to read more about the new requirements and register for training.