5142.4 5142.4Students
Safety
School Resource Officer
In order to make schools more orderly, safer and secure, the district will may employ police officers to deliver security services as school resources officers (SROs).
The utilization of school resource officers in district schools is to accomplish the following goals:
• To provide a safe learning environment and help reduce school violence.
• To improve school/law enforcement collaboration.
• To improve perceptions and relations among students, staff and law enforcement officials.
• To collaborate with designated members of the school and District staff and with local law enforcement, fire service, public safety and emergency management agencies, and parents/guardians in the development of school safety/crisis plans.
Alternative language:
It is understood and agreed that the Board of Education and the Police Department officials share the following goals and objectives with regard to the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program in the schools:
1. To foster educational programs and activities that will increase student's knowledge of and respect for the law and the function of law enforcement agencies;
2. To encourage SROs to attend extra-curricular activities held at schools, when possible;
3. To act swiftly and cooperatively when responding to major disruptions and flagrant criminal offenses at school, such as: disorderly conduct by trespassers, the possession and/or use of weapons on campus, the sale and/or distribution of controlled substances, and riots;
4. To report serious crimes that occur on campus and to cooperate with the law enforcement officials in their investigation of crimes that occur at school; and
5. To cooperate with law enforcement officials in their investigations of criminal offenses which occur off campus.
6. To be involved in the development of District and school safety/crisis plans.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
1. The observation and reporting of any unlawful act;
2. The prevention of theft or misappropriation of any item of value;
3. The control of access to premises being protected;
4. The maintenance of order and safety at public activities;
5. Protection of district property, students, staff and persons and property on or about district property or while attending district-sponsored activities.
6. Investigating and documenting specific incidents;
7. Assistance in identifying, intervening and communicating with at-risk students;
8. Provision of crime prevention education;
9. Promotion of a positive student attitude towards law enforcement;
10. Operating as a liaison between the community and the District.
The Superintendent of Schools will develop administrative regulations as necessary to implement this policy.
Alternative language:
The Board will work in cooperation with the law enforcement agency/police department in the placement of school resource officers in its high/middle/elementary schools. The objectives and qualifications of resource officers will be determined by the police department and shall be subject to approval by the Board.
The Board shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the local police department that defines the officer's role and responsibilities. The MOU must address daily interactions among students, school personnel, and police officers, and must include a graduated response model for student discipline. Any such MOU entered into, extended, updated, or amended on or after July 1, 2023 shall include a provision requiring all school resource officers to complete, while in the performance of their duties as school resource officers and during periods when such officers are assigned to be at the school, any separate training specifically related to social-emotional learning and restorative practices provided to district certified employees.
(cf. 5114 - Suspension/Expulsion; Student Due Process)
(cf. 5131.2 - Assault)
(cf. 5131.21 - Terrorist Acts/Threats)
(cf. 5131.4 - School Grounds Disturbances)
(cf. 5131.41 - In-School Disturbances)
(cf. 5131.5 - Vandalism)
(cf. 5131.6 - Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol)
(cf. 5131.61 - Inhalant Abuse)
(cf. 5131.612 - Surrender of Physical Evidenced Obtained from Students)
(cf. 5131.7 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments)
(cf. 5131.8 - Off School Grounds Misconduct)
(cf. 5131.9 - Gang Activity or Association)
(cf. 5141.6 - Crisis Management)
(cf. 5142 - Safety)
(cf. 5144 - Use of Physical Force)
(cf. 5145.11 - Questioning and Apprehension)
(cf. 5145.12 - Search and Seizure)
(cf. 5145.121 - Vehicle Searches on School Grounds)
Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes
4-176e through 4-180a. Contested Cases. Notice. Record.
10-220 Duties of boards of education.
10-233a through 10-233f. Suspension, removal and expulsion of students, as amended by PA 95-304, PA 96-244, and PA 98-139.
53a-3 Definitions.
53a-217b Possession of Firearms and Deadly Weapons on School Grounds.
PA 94-221 An Act Concerning School Discipline and Safety.
GOALS 2000: Educate America Act, Pub. L. 103-227.
18 U.S.C. 921 Definitions.
Title III - Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Sec. 314 (Local Control Over Violence)
Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 as amended by the Gun Free Schools Act of 1994.
P.L. 105-17 The Individuals with Disabilities Act, Amendment of 1997.
Kyle P. Packer PPA Jane Packer v. Thomaston Board of Education.
PA 23-208 An Act Making Certain Revisions to the Education Statutes
Policy adopted:
5142.4 MOU
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between the ____________ Police Department and the ______________ Board of Education
This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter "MOU") is made and entered into by and between the _______________ Police Department (the "Department") and the ___________ Board of Education (the "Board") effective __________________.
(date)
SECTION 1. PURPOSE OF MOU
The MOU formalizes the relationship between the Board and the Department in order to foster an efficient and cohesive program that will build a positive relationship between law enforcement and the youth of our community, with the goal of reducing crime committed by juveniles and young adults. This MOU describes the School Resource Officer Program (hereinafter the "SRO Program") as a joint cooperative effort between the Board and the Department in which a sworn police officer is placed within the education environment. The SRO Program is intended to support school administration and staff in maintaining a safe, secure, and positive school environment. The success of the SRO Program relies upon the effective communication between all involved employees and other key staff members of each organization.
The Board and the Department shall review and adhere to the requirements and principles set forth in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-233m. In addition, this MOU is founded on the following principles:
• The vast majority of student misconduct can and should be addressed through classroom and in-school strategies and by maintaining a positive school climate.
• The response to school disruptions should be reasonable, consistent, and fair, with appropriate consideration of relevant factors, such as the age of the student and the nature and severity of the incident.
• The ______________ Public Schools (the "District") and the SRO Program will utilize a graduated response model, described in Section 6 of this MOU, which provides increasingly more serious consequences for continued student misconduct. As such, disruptive students should receive appropriate redirection and support from in-school and community resources prior to the consideration of police involvement or court referral.
• Establishment of clear and consistent guidelines for school and police personnel with regard to non-emergency disruptive behavior at school and school-related events promotes the best interests of the student, the school system, law enforcement and the community at large.
When determining consequences for a student's disruptive behavior, the following factors shall not be considered: (1) the student and/or family's race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin and/or membership in any other protected class, and (2) the economic status of the student and family.
SECTION 2. TERM
The term of this MOU shall be two years from the date of execution, unless terminated earlier as provided herein. The parties may renew this MOU only by separate written agreement or addendum hereto, which must be executed by both parties.
SECTION 3. MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES
The mission of the SRO Program is the reduction and prevention of school-related violence and crime committed by juveniles and young adults. The SRO Program aims to create and maintain safe, secure and orderly learning environments for students, teachers and staff. This is accomplished by assigning a sworn police officer employed by the Department (hereinafter referred to as "SRO") to District facilities for the term of this MOU.
The SRO Program's goals and objectives are designed to develop and enhance rapport between youth, police officers, school administrators and parents. Goals of the SRO Program include:
1. To promote an atmosphere of safety and order for students and staff;
2. To provide educational programs and prevention activities that will increase student knowledge of the criminal justice system and respect for the law and the function of law enforcement agencies and other related topics;
3. To establish a rapport between the SRO, staff, parents, and the student population;
4. To maintain open communications among principals, faculty, SROs, parents, school counselors, and other key school personnel;
5. To utilize the SRO for problem-solving, mediation, intervention, and as an informational source for all students;
6. To provide security to the school and safeguard the school community from outside threats by maintaining a visible police presence on campus, assessing threats to school security, reducing and eliminating such threats, and swiftly responding to any immediate threats or breaches of security;
7. To recognize school staff, including the school principal, as primarily responsible for the administration of discipline within the schools;
8. To prevent and deter the possession and/or use of weapons on campus, the illegal possession, sale and/or distribution of controlled substances and alcohol, and other crimes;
9. To address criminal activity by students, in accordance with Section 6 and 7 below.
SECTION 4. SUPERVISION, ASSIGNMENT, SCHEDULE, AND COMMUNICATION
A. Supervision. The SRO shall remain an employee of the Department and shall not be an employee of the Board. As such, the Department agrees to provide a fully uniformed and armed SRO as part of the SRO Program, and the Department shall bear the costs of the SRO Program during school days when the SRO is present in the schools. The Department further agrees to fund and provide all required, as well as advanced, ongoing training to ensure SROs are current in best law enforcement practices. Whenever possible, such training will take place when school is not in session. The District acknowledges that the SRO will remain subject to the administration, supervision and control of the Department. However, while acting in the capacity of an SRO, the SRO shall take direction from the Superintendent or designee with the exception that, while in the performance of law enforcement duties, the SRO will follow protocols established by the Department and its Chief of Police.
B. Assignment. The Department in conjunction with representatives from __________ High School shall assign one (1) full time law enforcement officer to serve as the SRO at _________ High School. The Department will make every effort to assure the presence of a police officer in the absence of the SRO. The Department reserves the right to reassign the SRO at any time if Department staffing levels fall below acceptable norms provided due deliberations and advanced notice. The Department also reserves the right to temporarily remove the SRO in the event that additional officers are needed during a critical incident or natural disaster.
C. Schedule. The SRO's specific hours of work while assigned to the school will be the responsibility of the school principal. The SRO's duty schedule will track the school calendar and will generally be arranged to provide coverage throughout the school day including peak arrival and departure times before and after school. The Department's Chief of Police or designee will be responsible for addressing scheduling related issues. Whenever possible, the SRO will be visible patrolling the exterior and interior grounds, particularly during the opening and closing of school and during the lunch periods. The SRO shall attend school special events as needed (for example, graduation ceremonies, pep rallies, school dances, football games). If not otherwise covered and delineated in the budgetary document created by the Finance Department, the District shall contact the SRO's supervisor at the Department to request SRO or another Department police officer's attendance at an after-school and/or evening activity. If such attendance requires overtime, it shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Schools and the SRO's supervisor at the Department and will be billed to the Board.
D. Communication. A critical element of the SRO Program is strong communication between the school principal and house principals and the SRO. The SRO is required to keep the school principal and/or the house assistants apprised of criminal and non- criminal situations encountered, current crime trends, problem areas, or other areas of concern which have potential for disruption in the school or within the community within limitations as set forth by policy, procedure or law. The SRO will work in conjunction with the principal in developing plans to prevent and counteract such activities at the school.
SECTION 5. SRO PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The SRO Program shall utilize the SRO Triad concept as set forth by the National Association of School Resource Officers ("NASRO"), which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Every effort will be made to send the SRO through this training either prior to or shortly after assuming the position.
Under this framework, the SRO is first and foremost a law enforcement officer for the Department. The SRO shall be responsible for carrying out all duties and responsibilities of a law enforcement officer and shall remain at all times under the control, through the chain of command, of the Department. All acts of commission or omission shall conform to the guidelines of Department directives.
School officials should ensure that non-criminal student disciplinary matters remain the responsibility of school staff and not the SRO. Enforcement of the code of student conduct as reflected in the Student Handbook is the responsibility of teachers and administrators. The SRO shall refrain from being involved in the enforcement of disciplinary rules that do not constitute violations of law, except to support staff in maintaining a safe school environment. The Board and the Department agree to implement the Graduated Response Model outlined in Section 6.
The SRO is not a formal counselor or educator and will not act as such. However, the SRO may be used as a resource to assist students, faculty, staff, and all persons involved with the school. The SRO can be utilized to help instruct students and staff on a variety of subjects, including but not limited to alcohol and drug education. The SRO, as a part of his/her function will be involved in mediation and interventions between students as the need arises. The SRO may use these opportunities to build rapport between the students and the staff. The Department recognizes, however, that the Board shall maintain full, final, and plenary authority over curriculum and instruction in the District, including the instruction of individual students.
SECTION 6. GRADUATED RESPONSE MODEL
The SRO has no role in ordinary school discipline or enforcement of school rules, although the SRO may provide assistance to school personnel at the request of a school administrator. The SRO will work collaboratively with the Superintendent to determine the goals and priorities for the SRO Program and the parameters for SRO involvement in school matters, consistent with the Graduated Response Model, below.
Classroom Intervention - The classroom teacher plays a prominent role in guiding, developing and reinforcing appropriate student conduct and is acknowledged as the first line in implementing the school discipline code. As such, this model begins with a range of classroom management techniques that must be implemented prior to any other sanctions or interventions. Classroom intervention is managed by the teacher for behaviors that are passive and non-threatening such as dress code violations and violations of classroom rules. SROs should not be involved at this level. Classroom intervention options might include redirection, re-teaching, school climate initiatives, and moving seats. The teacher should initiate parental contact.
School Administration Intervention - Classroom interventions are supported by school administrators and other school staff who address more serious or repetitive behaviors and behaviors in school but outside of the classroom. Examples of behaviors at this level may include, but are not limited to: repetitive patterns, defacing school property; truancy; threatening; and other behaviors in hallways, bathrooms, courtyards and school buses. Administration intervention options might include time in the office, after school detention, loss of privileges, reparation, and/or parent conference.
Assessment and Service Provision - When the behavior and needs of the student warrant, an assessment process and intervention with the use of school services may be appropriate. This intervention is managed by the school administrator or a student assistance team (SAT). Repetitive truancy or defiance of school rules, and behaviors that interfere with others such as vandalism or harassment may be examples that belong at this level as well as misbehaving students who would benefit from service provision. Assessment and service intervention options should include any classroom or school administration interventions and might include referral to a juvenile review board (JRB) or community service or program, suspension, expulsion or referral to court. Truant behavior should not lead to an out-of-school option. Police can be involved in their role on JRBs.
Law Enforcement Intervention - Only when classroom, school and community options have been found ineffective, or when deemed appropriate by the administration or in an emergency, should the school involve the police in a specific student intervention, including the SRO. Involvement of the police does not necessarily mean arrest and referral to court. This intervention is managed by the police. Law enforcement options may include, but not be limited to, verbal warning; conference with the student, parents, teachers and/or others; referral to a JRB and/or community agencies; and referral to court. In appropriate circumstances, law enforcement options may include arrest. Absent an emergency, any such arrest will be conducted in accordance with Section 7.A.##, below.
SECTION 7. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. SRO. The responsibilities of the SRO will include but are not be limited to:
1. Enforce criminal law and protect the safety of students, staff, and the public at large. The SRO shall follow the chain of command as set forth in Department policies and procedures. School authorities and the parents of any child involved shall be notified as quickly as possible when the SRO takes any direct law enforcement action involving a student, on-campus or off-campus, during school hours.
2. Complete reports and investigate crimes committed on school grounds and appurtenances, in accordance with applicable law, Department procedures, and this MOU.
3. Except in an emergency, when seeking to conduct formal police interviews, interrogations, and/or arrests of any student on District property or at school-sponsored activities, the SRO and/or or Department police officer shall be referred to the building principal. When making such request, the SRO and/or law enforcement officers shall be aware of the potential disruption to the educational process that their action may cause and consider the necessity of such action based on the (1) the potential danger to persons; (2) the likelihood of destruction of evidence or other property; and (3) the ability to conduct the investigation, arrest or search elsewhere. As such, law enforcement officers will work to minimize the potential for disruption through a coordinated effort with the schools. In addition, when taking a student into custody, the SRO and/or law enforcement officers should make reasonable efforts to avoid making arrests or taking students into custody on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity. Whenever possible and except in the event of an emergency, students should be taken into custody out of sight and sound of other students.
4. Abide by all applicable legal requirements concerning interviews or searches should it become necessary to conduct formal law enforcement interviews or searches with students or staff on property or at school functions under the jurisdiction of the Board. The SRO will not be directly involved in searches conducted by school personnel unless a criminal act is involved or unless school personnel require the assistance of the SRO because of exigent circumstances, such as the need for safety or to prevent flight. Formal investigations and arrests by law enforcement officials will be conducted in accordance with applicable legal requirements. At no time will the SRO direct or demand that school personnel interview or search a student. The SRO and the Department will have the final decision on whether criminal charges shall be filed.
5. Use physical restraint or seclusion, as defined in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1O-236b, on a student only as an emergency intervention to prevent immediate or imminent injury to the student or to others and in accordance with Section 9, below.
6. Whenever practical, advise the principal before requesting additional enforcement assistance on campus and inform the principal of any additional law enforcement responsibilities that may need to be undertaken.
7. Wear the Department-issued uniform with all normal accessories and equipment, including a Taser, OC and firearm. The __________ Police Department Chief of Police may allow an exception to this rule at his/her discretion based on investigatory or policing needs.
8. Be highly visible throughout the campus.
9. Confer with the principal to develop plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations on or near the campus or involving students at school-related activities. The SRO will collaborate with school administrators, as well as local law enforcement, fire service, public safety and emergency management agents, as may be appropriate, in emergency crisis planning and building security matters. Among other things, the SRO will assist the school administration in conducting lock down drills and offer suggestions regarding how to maintain and improve school safety in all schools.
10. Comply with all applicable Board policies and District regulations, including but not limited to laws, regulations and policies regarding access to confidential student records, provided the SRO shall under no circumstances be required or expected to act or in a manner inconsistent with their duties as law enforcement officers. Any sharing and use of confidential education records by the SRO shall comply consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Any existing rights or benefits of personnel assigned under this MOU shall not be abridged and remain in full effect.
11. Provide information concerning questions about law enforcement topics to students and staff.
12. Develop expertise in presenting various law enforcement-related subjects, particularly in meeting federal and state mandates in drug/alcohol abuse prevention education, and provide these presentations at the request of the building principal in accordance with the established curriculum.
13. Attend and complete law enforcement agency in-service training as required. Reasonable attempts will be made to schedule such training to minimize his/her absence from school on an instructional day as to minimize coverage by the SRO's temporary replacement, if any.
14. Complete training specifically related to social emotional learning and restorative practices and physical restraint and seclusion that is provided to certified employees of the Board, as well as any additional trainings identified by the Board.
15. Attend meetings of parent and faculty groups to communicate about the goals and role of the SRO Program, as requested by the school principal or Superintendent of Schools, and to promote awareness of law enforcement functions.
16. Be familiar with all community agencies offering assistance to youths and their families such as mental health clinics, drug treatment centers, etc., and provide information when appropriate.
17. Report schedule conflicts to the school principal.
18. Interact with students and staff in a positive and constructive way to foster a relationship of trust and respect and in accordance with the Graduated Response Model, above.
B. SRO SUPERVISOR - The responsibilities of the SRO supervisor will include but are not be limited to:
1. Coordinate work assignments of the SRO.
2. Ensure SRO compliance with Department directives.
3. Coordinate, with the school principal, the scheduling and work hours of the SRO (vacation requests, sick leave, etc.).
4. Work with the schools to make any needed adjustments to the SRO Program throughout the school year.
5. Complete the SRO's annual performance evaluation. The SRO supervisor will request feedback from the school principal during the evaluation process.
C. BOARD/DISTRICT - The responsibilities of the Board and the District will include but are not limited to:
1. The Board shall provide the SRO with a private, appropriately furnished and climate- controlled office space at __________ High School that can be secured and is reasonably acceptable to the Department. This office space shall include but is not limited to a desk with drawers, chair, filing cabinet for files and records which can be properly locked and secured, a telephone and computer. The SRO will be provided daily and remote access to CCTV for all schools.
2. The District shall provide the SRO with a reasonable opportunity to address students, teachers, school administrators, and parents about the SRO Program, goals and objectives.
3. When school personnel discover weapons, drugs, alcohol, or illegal contraband on school property, the SRO shall be notified as soon as reasonably possible and in accordance with applicable law and Board policy. If no juvenile or criminal charges are to be filed and no administrative action is to be taken by the District, the contraband shall be confiscated by the SRO according to Department policy and disposed of according to the Department policy and procedures.
4. School personnel shall notify the SRO with the names of specific individuals who are not allowed on school property, and shall notify the SRO of any anticipated problems in a timely manner. The SRO will address potential Criminal Trespass in accordance with Department protocols and by providing a warning to the specified individuals.
5. The Board and/or District shall work cooperatively with the Department to make any needed adjustments to the SRO Program throughout the year.
6. The Board and/or District shall provide the Department with updated copies of applicable Board policies and regulations, including but not limited to policies and regulations regarding access to confidential student records.
7. The Board and/or District shall provide training specifically related to social-emotional learning, restorative practices, and physical restraint and seclusion that is provided to certified employees of the school.
SECTION 8. FIREARMS AND USE OF FORCE
The SRO will carry a Department approved duty firearm and other Department issued equipment. The SRO is responsible for carrying such equipment or otherwise storing and securing such equipment, including firearms and ammunition, in accordance with Department protocols.
Such duty firearm and other Department issued equipment shall only be used when law enforcement intervention is necessary and then shall only be used in accordance with the policies and standards of the Department and applicable law. The SRO will adhere to Department General Order 1.3 Use of Force which includes directives on the use of firearms.
SECTION 9. RESTRAINT OF STUDENTS
As a general matter, all student restraints will be handled by properly trained school staff members. The SRO will only intervene when an emergency intervention to prevent immediate or imminent injury to the student or to others is necessary. Before using physical restraint or seclusion on a student, the SRO shall have participated in the training required for school employees to engage in physical restraint or seclusion of students, as described in Board Policy #5144.1 Use of Physical Force - Physical Restraint/Seclusion/Exclusionary Time Out. Any use of force by an SRO to restrain any student must be the least amount necessary to detain the student, reasonable in light of the totality of the circumstances, and in compliance with Board Policy #5144.1 (pending) and all applicable laws.
SECTION 10. REPORTING OF INVESTIGATIONS AND BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS
In accordance with state law requirements, the SRO shall submit a report to the Chief of Police for each investigation or behavioral intervention of challenging behavior or conflict that (1) is conducted by the SRO and (2) escalates to violence or constitutes a crime, no later than five school days after conducting such investigation or behavioral intervention. An "investigation or behavioral intervention" is "a circumstance in which a school resource officer is conducting (i) a fact-finding inquiry concerning student behavior or school safety, including, but not limited to, emergency circumstances, or (ii) an intervention to resolve violent or nonviolent student behavior or conflicts."
The SRO's report shall include: (1) the date, time and location of such investigation or behavioral intervention, (2) the name and badge number of the SRO, (3) the race, ethnicity, gender, age and disability status for each student involved in such investigation or behavioral intervention, (4) the reason for and nature of such investigation or behavioral intervention, (5) the disposition of such investigation or behavioral intervention, and (6) whether any student involved in such investigation or behavioral intervention was (a) searched, (b) apprised of such student's constitutional rights, (c) issued a citation or a summons, (d) arrested, or (e) detained, including the amount of time such student was detained. The SRO shall not include student names on the report.
The SRO shall use and complete Form A, attached hereto and incorporated herein. SROs and/or the Department shall not substitute their own form(s) for Form A and shall not submit any supplemental or additional documents in connection with Form A, unless required by law or mutually agreed upon by the parties in writing.
On a monthly basis, the Chief of Police shall compile and provide to the Superintendent of Schools all Form A documents completed by the SRO during the prior month. In the event there were no Form A documents completed by the SRO during any given monthly period, the Chief of Police shall notify the Superintendent of Schools in writing as follows: "During the month period consisting of_____ to _____, the SRO did not engage in any investigation or behavior intervention of challenging behavior or conflict that escalated to violence or constituted a crime."
SECTION 11. SRO REVIEW PROCESS
In the event school administration feels that an SRO is not effectively performing the SRO's duties or responsibilities, the administrator shall contact the Superintendent of Schools. Within a reasonable amount of time, the Superintendent shall notify the Chief of Police. A meeting shall be conducted with the SRO to resolve any problems. If the issue cannot be resolved, the Superintendent shall request that the Chief of Police assign a different officer to the SRO position. In such an event, the Chief of Police will recommend an SRO candidate to the Superintendent of Schools for approval. The Superintendent may decline the assignment of an SRO to any school in the District.
SECTION 12. FINAL AGREEMENT, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION
This MOU constitutes a final written expression of all terms of this agreement and is a complete and exclusive statement of those terms. This MOU may be modified in writing by consent of the parties.
This MOU may be terminated by either party, with or without cause, upon seven (7) day's written notice to the other party.
This MOU shall be reviewed bi-annually and extended and/or amended as necessary to meet the needs of the signatory agencies.
This MOU shall not be construed to create or substantiate any right or claim on the part of any person or entity, which is not party hereto.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed by their authorized officers.
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Board of Education Chair Date
District
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Superintendent of Schools Date
District
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Chief of Police Date
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5142.4
Form A
__________________ Public Schools
School Resource Officer (SRO) Report on Investigations and Behavioral Interventions
This form must be completed and provided to the __________ Chief of Police within five (5) school days of conducting an investigation and/or behavioral intervention of 1) challenging behavior that escalates to violence or constitutes a crime, or 2) conflict that escalates to violence or constitutes a crime.
"Challenging behavior" means behavior that negatively impacts school climate or interferes, or is at risk of interfering, with the learning or safety of a student or the safety of a school employee.
"Investigation or behavioral intervention" means a circumstance in which a school resource officer is conducting (i) a fact-finding inquiry concerning student behavior or school safety, including, but not limited to, emergency circumstances, or (ii) an intervention to resolve violent or nonviolent student behavior or conflicts.
The SRO may only report investigations and/or behavioral interventions of challenging behavior or conflict that escalate to violence or constitute a crime. If the conduct did not escalate to violence or constitute a crime, it may not be reported in this form.
Name of School Resource Officer: ________________________________________________
Badge Number: _____________________ School Affiliation: _______________________
Investigation and/or Behavioral Intervention Information:
Date of Investigation/Intervention: _______________________________________________
Time of Investigation/Intervention: _______________________________________________
Location of Incident: ________________________________________________________
The reason for and nature of such investigation and/or behavioral intervention:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
The disposition of such investigation or behavioral intervention (check all that apply):
• Referral to administration for possible discipline [ ]
• Restorative practices implemented [ ]
• Peer mediation [ ]
• Referral to student support services [ ]
• Citation or summons issued [ ]
• Arrest of student(s) [ ]
• Search of student(s) by SRO [ ]
• Management of crisis or emergency [ ]
• Other: ___________________________
Please complete the following section for student involved in the investigation and/or behavioral intervention. Do not include student names. Identify additional students, if applicable, as "Student B," "Student C," etc. Demographic information for each student will be collected by the School District from the school's information system and shared with the SRO for the limited purpose of complying with state reporting requirements.
Student A | Age _____ | Gender [ ] Male [ ] Female [ ] Non-binary | Race/Ethnicity (check all that apply) [ ] Hispanic or Latino [ ] White [ ] Black or African American [ ] Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander [ ] Asian [ ] American Indian or Alaska Native | Does the student have a known disability? [ ] Yes [ ] No | During the investigation and/or behavioral intervention, was the student⃛. [ ] Searched by SRO [ ] Apprised of constitutional rights [ ] Issued a citation or a summons [ ] Arrested [ ] Detained (if detained, note how long the student was detained: _______________) |
Insert additional rows for Students B,C,D as applicable |
This report was completed on: ____________________________________________________
By signing below, I certify that the information I have provided in this report is true and accurate to the best of my ability and recollection. I have not maintained a copy of this report and I understand that the information set forth herein is confidential and may not be redisclosed except in accordance with state and federal law.
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School Resource Officer Date
I, the __________________ Police Department Chief of Police, received this report on: ______________. I understand that the information set forth herein is confidential and may not be redisclosed except in accordance with state and federal law.
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Print Signature
cc: Superintendent of Schools