Common use of Physical Intervention by School Resource Officers Clause in Contracts

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. 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 Virginia Board of Seclusion Education’s policies and Restraint in Public Elementary guidelines on seclusion and Secondary Schools in Virginia (8VAC20-750) restraint 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. 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 CCSO 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 CCSO 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 CCSO 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