SROs may work off-duty jobs at school-approved functions, subject to APD guidelines and the wishes of the officer. SROs may be given first right of refusal for off-duty events involving their assigned school. Officers performing off-duty jobs for the District shall be paid by the District as independent contractors.
SROs at their discretion and approval of command staff, may occasionally wear a “soft” uniform or plain clothes uniform.
SROs. MMSD shall notify the CITY in writing before the removal is to occur. Specifically said notice shall be provided by September 15, 2019, to effectuate a reduction on June 15, 2020 or June 10, 2020 to effectuate a reduction on January 1, 2021. The notice must include the name of the school that will no longer have a SRO assigned and the reason for said reduction. MMSD understands that the removal of a SRO from a school may result in reassignment of some or all of the remaining SORs among the remaining schools and that the assignments of the SROs shall be determined at the sole discretion of the CITY.
SROs may conduct investigatory stops or detentions of students on school property or at school sponsored events only when the officer has reasonable suspicion to believe that the student has been, is, or is about to be engaged in the commission of a crime. Absent exigent circumstances, such stops and detentions should follow the process outlined below in subsection xv.
SROs. 2.22 The Council will have associate membership and will be represented by the Corporate Director, Social Care.
SROs will collaborate with school administrators and other school personnel such as school district counselors, social workers and mental health practitioners to support positive school climates that focus on resolving conflicts, reducing student engagement with the juvenile and criminal justice systems, and diverting youth from courts when possible.
SROs as "school officials" may not disclose student records protected under XXXXX, except as provided by XXXXX.
SROs shall confer with the principal or designated school administrator to resolve issues related to offenses that are (1) a minor violation of the law and
SROs. SRO Deputies shall abide by the rules, regulations and policies of their respective agency and be familiar with the teacher handbook. Should conflicts in these rules, regulations and policies occur, the SRO/SRO Deputy will consult with their agency supervisor. School personnel should contact the Special Operations Supervisor to report commendable performance, discuss issues or report concerns involving SRO personnel.
SROs will wear Mequon Police Department uniforms, business casual, and formal with appropriate logos and name badges depending on the time of the school year, the type of activity or program, and the requests of the District and/or Mequon Police Department.
