Physical Intervention by School Resource Officers. If physical intervention is necessary, the action should be reported promptly to the school administrator and SRO supervisor and the rationale for the action must be fully documented in the incident report. Additionally, the School Administrator and law enforcement shall coordinate to ensure the student’s parents are notified as soon as practical. School Board Policy 5345 Restraint and Seclusion of Students defines authorized and prohibited practices related to the restraint and seclusion of students. Although Policy 5345 does not apply to School Resource Officers (SROs) who are performing law enforcement duties, the use of handcuffs without an arrest is considered a mechanical restraint and is reported to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights. Physical restraint and seclusion are last resort emergency procedures that apply to all students when the student is an imminent danger to self or others. Mechanical restraint is the use of any material or equipment to restrict a student’s freedom of movement. The use of mechanical restraints, except devices used by a trained school professional, or those prescribed by a medical or related services professional, used with parental consent, is prohibited, noting the exception above related to SROs performing law enforcement duties. It is expected that SROs review Policy 5345 and recognize restrictive emergency procedures are used as a last resort and that every effort shall be taken to eliminate the use of restraint and seclusion Crime Scene Control The parties recognize that many schools have Virginia licensed registered nurses on campus. While the parties agree that law enforcement officers and/or the SRO in the performance of a law enforcement function have control of any crime scene occurring on school property, the parties further agree both parties will take all reasonable efforts to save lives or render aid to victim(s) at the crime scene and neither party will interfere with the rendering of such aid by medical personnel of the other. KEY STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES Crime Reporting Pursuant to § 22.1-279.3:1. B, Code of Virginia, law enforcement agencies are required to notify a division superintendent, a principal, or a designee when a student in their school commits certain offenses that would be a felony if committed by an adult and the release status of the student. School superintendents who receive such reports are required to report the information to the principal of the school in whi...
Physical Intervention by School Resource Officers. An SRO should not be involved in the physical restraint of a student unless there is a clear and imminent threat to safety. As sworn law enforcement officers, SROs may intervene to de-escalate situations. Physical intervention by SROs is undertaken in accordance with policies and operational procedures of the PD/SO and state law regarding physical intervention and use of force by a law enforcement officer. If an SRO is involved in the use of restraint or physical intervention, the action should be reported to the school administrator and the SRO’s supervisor and the rationale for the action should be fully documented. SROs should be aware of the Regulations Governing the Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools in Virginia (8VAC20-750) and related local school board policies and may attend training offered by the local school system on their use of seclusion and restraint by school personnel. However, SROs should continue to operate by the policies and operational procedures of the PD/SO and state law regarding physical intervention and use of force by a law enforcement officer. Additionally, if the SRO physically intervenes with a student, the SD and PD/SO should coordinate to ensure that reasonable effort is made to inform the parents or legal guardians of such student on the same day as the occurrence of the physical intervention. KEY STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Physical Intervention by School Resource Officers. As sworn law enforcement officers, SROs may intervene to deescalate situations. However, an SRO should not be involved in the physical restraint of a student unless there is imminent danger of serious physical harm to self or others. School staff or Student Support Teams (SST) will act to deescalate situations that are, or have the potential to cause, disruptions to the school environment and are violations of the student code of conduct. If physical intervention is necessary, the action will be reported promptly to the school administrator and the rationale for the action must be fully documented. Use form found in Appendix 2 for proper reporting. Physical intervention by SROs is undertaken in accordance with policies and operational procedures of their local law enforcement agency. If an SRO is involved in the use of restraint or physical intervention, the action must be reported to the school principal and the SRO’s supervisor and the rationale for the action must be fully documented, as above. SROs should be aware of the Virginia Board of Education’s policies and guidelines on seclusion and restraint and related local school board policies (e.g., policy JM “Management of Student Behaviors in Emergency Situations”), and will attend training offered by ACPS on their use of seclusion and restraint by school employees. SROs working in an ACPS school must provide verification that they have reviewed the ACPS seclusion and restraint guidelines prior to the start of the school year. SROs, however, must continue to operate by their own department’s policies and state law regarding physical intervention and use of force. Additionally, the ACPS and APD/SRO will coordinate to ensure that reasonable effort is made to inform the parents on the day of the incident, and before the end of the school day.
Physical Intervention by School Resource Officers. An SRO should not be involved in the physical restraint of a student unless there is imminent danger of serious physical harm to self or others. As sworn law enforcement officers, SROs may intervene to deescalate situations. Physical interventions by SROs is undertaken in accordance with policies and operational procedures of their local law enforcement agency. If an SRO is involved in the use of restraint or physical intervention, the action must be reported to the school principal and the SRO’s supervisor and the rationale for the action must be fully documented. SROs should be aware of the Virginia Board of Education’s policies and guidelines on seclusion and restraint and related local school board policies and will attend training offered by the local school system on their use of seclusion and restraint by school employees, as available. SROs, however, must continue to operate by their own department’s policies and state law regarding physical intervention and use of force. Additionally, the SD and PD/SRO will coordinate to ensure that reasonable effort is made to inform the parents on the day of the incident. Crime Reporting Pursuant to the Code of Virginia, law enforcement agencies are required to notify a division superintendent, a principal, or a designee when a student in their school commits certain offenses that would be a felony if committed by an adult and the release status of the student. School superintendents who receive such reports are required to report the information to the principal of the school in which the student is enrolled. As a general practice, SROs should notify the principal as soon as practical of any significant law enforcement events occurring at or in association with the school (e.g., at a school bus stop or off-campus activity, during or outside school hours) whether or not the offense would be a felony if committed by an adult. Pursuant to the Code of Virginia, certain types of criminal activities that come to the attention of the principal or school staff shall be reported immediately to the PD/SRO as specified in SD policy. No SRO or school administrator shall be required to file delinquency charges. After such notification is made to PD/SRO, the SD will ascertain the disposition of the incident made by the PD/SRO in order to complete the School/Law Enforcement Reporting form. Schools and SROs shall be encouraged to deal with school-based offenses through graduated sanctions or educational programming before a de...
Physical Intervention by School Resource Officers. An SRO should not be involved in the physical restraint of a student unless there is imminent danger of serious physical harm to self or others. As sworn law enforcement officers, SROs may intervene to deescalate situations. Physical intervention by SROs is undertaken in accordance with policies and operational procedures of their local law enforcement agency. If an SRO is involved in the use of restraint or physical intervention, the action must be reported to the school principal and the SRO’s supervisor and the rationale for the action must be fully documented. SROs should be aware of the Virginia Board of Education’s policies and guidelines on seclusion and restraint and related local school board policies and will attend training offered by the local school system on their use of seclusion and restraint by school employees. SROs, however, must continue to operate by their own department’s policies and state law regarding physical intervention and use of force. Additionally, the SD and PD/SRO will coordinate to ensure that reasonable effort is made to inform the parents on the day of the incident. KEY STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES Crime Reporting Pursuant to §22.1-279.3:1.B, Code of Virginia, law enforcement agencies are required to notify a division superintendent, a principal, or a designee when a student in their school commits certain offenses that would be a felony if committed by an adult and the release status of the student. School superintendents who receive such reports are required to report the information to the principal of the school in which the students is enrolled. As a general practice, SROs should notify the principal as soon as practical of any significant law enforcement events occurring at or in association with the school (e.g., at a school bus stop or off-campus activity, during or outside school hours) whether or not the offense would be a felony if committed by an adult. Pursuant to §22.1-279.3:1.D, Code of Virginia, certain types of criminal activity that come to the attention of the principal or school staff shall be reported immediately to the PD/SRO as specified in SD policy. No SRO or school administrator shall be required to file delinquency charges. After such notification is made to PD/SRO, the SD will ascertain the disposition of the incident made by the PD/SRO in order to complete the School/Law Enforcement Reporting form. Schools and SROs shall be encouraged to deal with school-based offenses through graduated sanctio...
Physical Intervention by School Resource Officers. An SRO should not be involved in the physical restraint of a student unless there is imminent danger of serious physical harm to self or others. As sworn law enforcement officers, SROs may intervene to de-escalate situations. Physical intervention by SROs is undertaken in accordance with policies and operational procedures of their local law enforcement agency. If an SRO is involved in the use of restraint or 1 8VAC20-750. Regulations Governing the Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Public
Physical Intervention by School Resource Officers. It is the goal of this partnership to maintain safety in schools, including the prevention of physical altercations in schools by students and also adults. Physical intervention by SROs will be undertaken when necessary in accordance with CCPD policies and operational procedures. No CCPS personnel shall have the authority to direct or prevent an SRO from engaging in law enforcement functions, such as making an arrest or the use of force. If an SRO is required to use force, including physical intervention, the action must be reported to the school principal andthe SRO's supervisor and the rationale for the action must be fully documented.
Physical Intervention by School Resource Officers. An SRO shall not be involved in the physical restraint of a student unless there is a clear imminent danger pf serious harm to student and/or others. SROs shall be completely familiar with the Virginia Department of Education’s policies and guidelines on seclusion and restraint and related local school board policies and shall attend training offered by the local school system on their use of seclusion and restraint. SROs shall operate by sheriff’s office policies and state law regarding the physical intervention and use of force. Crime Reporting Pursuant to Va. Code § 22.1-279.3:1(B), law-enforcement agencies are required to notify the division superintendent and the principal or the principal’s designee when a student in the principal’s school commits (i) any offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult or (ii) any offense listed in Va. Code § 22.1-279.3:1(A) that would be a misdemeanor if committed by an adult if such offense was committed on a school bus, on school property, or at a school- sponsored activity and whether the student is released to the custody of his parent or legal guardian or released on bond. Pursuant to Va. Code §22.1-279.3:1(D), certain types of criminal activity that come to the attention of the principal or school staff shall be reported immediately to the SO/SRO. No SRO or school administrator shall be required to file delinquency charges. After such notification is made to the SO/SRO, the SD shall ascertain the disposition of the incident made by the SO/SRO in order to comply with reporting standards. Schools and SROs shall be encouraged to deal with school-based offenses through graduated sanctions or educational programming before a delinquency charge is filed with the juvenile court. Pursuant to §§ 16.1-260(G) and 19.2-83.1(B), law-enforcement agencies and intake officers are required to notify the division superintendent if a student is arrested for certain offenses or subject to a petition alleging that the student committed certain offenses. Division superintendents who receive such reports are required to report the information to the principal of the school in which the student is enrolled. As a general practice, SROs should notify the principal as soon as practical of any significant law- enforcement events occurring at or in association with the school (e.g., at a school bus stop or off-campus activity, during or outside school hours).
