Common use of SRO Clause in Contracts

SRO. The responsibilities of the SRO will include but are not be limited to: 1. Enforce criminal law and protect the students, staff, and public at large against criminal activity. The SRO shall follow the chain of command as set forth in the policies and procedures manual of the Umatilla Police Department. 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-school property or off-school property, during school hours. 2. Complete reports and investigate crimes committed on school property. 3. Coordinate, whenever practical, investigative procedures between law enforcement and school administrators. The SRO shall 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 Umatilla School District. The SRO will not be 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. Formal investigations and arrests by law enforcement officials will be conducted in accordance with applicable legal requirements. 4. Take appropriate enforcement action on criminal matters as necessary. The SRO shall, whenever practical, advise the principal before requesting additional enforcement assistance on school property and inform the principal of any additional law enforcement responsibilities that may need to be undertaken. 5. The SRO will wear the Umatilla Police Department issued uniform with all normal accessories and equipment which includes a taser and firearm. The Umatilla Police Department may allow an exception to this rule at the discretion of the Chief of Police based on investigatory or policing needs. 6. The SRO shall be highly visible throughout the school property, yet be unpredictable in their movements. For officer safety reasons, the SRO shall not establish any set routine which allows predictability in their movements and their locations. 7. Confer with the principal to develop plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations on or near the school property or involving students at school-related activities. 8. Comply with all laws, regulations and school board policies applicable to employees of the Umatilla School District, including but not limited to laws, regulations and policies regarding access to confidential student records and/or the detention, investigation, and searching of students on school premises, 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. The use of confidential school records by the SRO shall be done only with the principal's approval and as allowed under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Any existing rights or benefits of personnel assigned under this agreement shall not be abridged and remain in full effect. 9. Provide information concerning questions about law enforcement topics to students and staff. 10. Develop expertise in presenting various subjects, particularly in meeting federal and state mandates in drug/alcohol abuse prevention education and provide these presentations at the request of the school personnel in accordance with the established curriculum.

SRO. The responsibilities of the SRO will include but are not be limited to: 1. Enforce Address criminal law and protect the students, staff, and public at large against criminal activity. The SRO shall follow the chain of command as set forth in the policies and procedures manual of the Umatilla La Crosse Police Department. 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-school property campus or off-school propertycampus, during school hours. 2. Complete reports and investigate crimes committed on school propertycampuses. 3. Coordinate, whenever practical, investigative procedures between law enforcement and school administrators. The SRO shall 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 Umatilla School DistrictDistrict of La Crosse. The SRO will not be 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 circumstances, such as the need for safetysafety or to prevent flight. Formal investigations and arrests by law enforcement officials will be conducted in accordance with applicable legal requirements. 4. Take appropriate enforcement action on The SRO shall intervene when it is necessary to prevent any criminal matters as necessaryact or maintain a safe school environment. The SRO shall, whenever practical, advise the principal before requesting additional enforcement assistance on school property campus and inform the principal of any additional law enforcement responsibilities that may need to be undertaken. 5. SROs may assist school staff with home visits only if there is an articulable welfare or safety concern. Participation in home visits will be done on a “case by case” basis and the SRO supervisor should be consulted to determine if police presence is needed. School staff requests for this type of assistance will be directed to the administrator. 6. The SRO will primarily wear the Umatilla Police Department issued uniform with all normal accessories and plain clothes while on duty. Additionally, SROs will conceal other equipment which includes a taser and including their firearm. The Umatilla La Crosse Police Department SRO Supervisor may allow an exception to this rule direct or change SRO dress at the their discretion of the Chief of Police based on investigatory or policing needs. 67. The SRO shall be highly visible throughout the school property, yet accessible to students and staff at their assigned schools but should not be unpredictable in assigned to general student observation duties. The SRO should make regular visits to their movements. For officer safety reasons, the SRO shall not establish any set routine which allows predictability in their movements assigned schools and their locationsmay consider scheduling and posting office hours for students to make appointments. 78. Confer with the principal to develop plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations on or near the school property campus or involving students at school-related activities. 89. Comply with all laws, regulations regulations, and school board policies applicable to employees of the Umatilla School DistrictDistrict of La Crosse, including but not limited to laws, regulations and policies regarding access to confidential student records and/or the detention, investigation, and searching of students on school premises, provided the SRO shall, shall under no circumstances, circumstances be required or expected to act or in a manner inconsistent with their duties as law enforcement officers. The use of confidential school records by the SRO shall be done only with the principal's approval and as allowed under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Any existing rights or benefits of personnel assigned under this agreement shall not be abridged abridged, and remain in full effect. 910. Provide Upon teacher request and with administrative approval, SROs may provide information concerning questions about law enforcement related topics to students and staff. 10. Develop expertise in presenting various subjectsThis may include, particularly in meeting federal but is not limited to: ● Understanding municipal codes, ordinances, rules and state mandates in regulations ● Understanding citizen rights and responsibilities ● Prevention topics including drug/alcohol abuse prevention education and provide these presentations ● School safety topics 11. The SRO may attend special school events (dances, athletic competitions, etc.) in an official capacity if assigned or approved by the SRO Supervisor at the request expense of the Police Department. Requests for SRO presence at an extra-curricular event must be made in a timely manner by the building principal to the SRO Supervisor. If costs are incurred for these services the School District will be invoiced by the Police Department using the Police Department’s standard security billing rate. 12. Attend law enforcement agency in-service training as required. Reasonable attempts will be made to schedule such training to minimize their absence from school on an instructional day. 13. Upon request, attend meetings of parent and faculty groups to solicit their support and understanding of the school personnel in accordance resource program and to promote awareness of law enforcement functions. 14. The SRO will be familiar with community agencies offering assistance to youths and their families such as mental health services, drug treatment centers, etc., and may make referrals when appropriate. 15. It is the established curriculumresponsibility of the SRO to report schedule changes or conflicts to the school administrator.

SRO. The responsibilities of the SRO will include but are not be limited to: 1. Enforce criminal law and protect the students, staff, and public at large against criminal activity. The SRO shall follow the chain of command as set forth in the policies and procedures manual of the Umatilla Police Department. 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-school property or off-school property, during school hours. 2. Complete reports and investigate crimes committed on school district property. 3. Coordinate, whenever practical, investigative procedures between law enforcement and school administrators. The SRO shall 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 Umatilla School District. The SRO will not be 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. Formal investigations and arrests by law enforcement officials will be conducted in accordance with applicable legal requirements. 4. Take appropriate enforcement action on criminal matters as necessary. The SRO shall, whenever practical, advise the principal before requesting additional enforcement assistance on school property and inform the principal of any additional law enforcement responsibilities that may need to be undertaken. 5. The SRO will wear the Umatilla Police Department issued uniform with all normal accessories and equipment which includes a taser and firearm. The Umatilla Police Department may allow an exception to this rule at the discretion of the Chief of Police based on investigatory or policing needs. 6. The SRO shall be highly visible throughout the school property, yet be unpredictable in their his/her movements. For officer safety reasons, the SRO shall not establish any set routine which allows predictability in their his/her movements and their his/her locations. 7. Confer with the principal to develop plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations on or near the school property or involving students at school-related activities. 8. Comply with all laws, regulations and school board policies applicable to employees of the Umatilla School District, including but not limited to laws, regulations and policies regarding access to confidential student records and/or the detention, investigation, and searching of students on school premises, provided the SRO shall, under no circumstances, be required or expected to act or in a manner inconsistent with their his/her duties as law enforcement officers. The use of confidential school records by the SRO shall be done only with the principal's approval and as allowed under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Any existing rights or benefits of personnel assigned under this agreement shall not be abridged and remain in full effect. 9. Provide information concerning questions about law enforcement topics to students and staff. 10. Develop expertise in presenting various subjects, particularly in meeting federal and state mandates in drug/alcohol abuse prevention education and provide these presentations at the request of the school personnel in accordance with the established curriculum.