Interrogations. In cases where the parent(s) or guardian cannot be reached and any questioning of a student is conducted without parental notification, the school principal or designee must be present during the questioning unless the SRO directs otherwise for safety or investigative reasons. Presence of the principal/designee does not in any way impact the SRO’s duty, if applicable in the situation, to comply with the student’s Miranda or juvenile Miranda rights. At no time shall the SRO request that any WCPSS employee act as an agent of the SRO or law enforcement in any interrogation.
Interrogations. The SRO will not be involved in questioning of students initiated and conducted by school personnel in disciplinary matters unless requested by the school personnel to maintain a safe and secure school environment. If the SRO’s presence is requested under these circumstances, the SRO shall confine his or her involvement to what is reasonably necessary to protect the safety and security of members of the school community and shall not lead the investigation or actively question students.
Interrogations. A. The interrogation of an officer shall be scheduled at a reasonable time, preferably while the officer is on duty, or if feasible, during daylight hours.
Interrogations. SROs may participate in the questioning of a student about conduct that could result in criminal charges only after informing the student of his or her Miranda rights in age- appropriate language and informing the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s). Parents/guardians should be allowed sufficient time to arrive at school to be present for interrogation.
Interrogations. No officer or employee of the United States may interrogate or be present during the in- terrogation of any United States person ar- rested in any foreign country with respect to narcotics control efforts without the written consent of such person.
Interrogations. 1. In cases where the parent(s) or guardian cannot be reached and any questioning of a student is conducted without parental notification, the school principal or designee must be present during the questioning unless the SRO directs otherwise for safety or investigative reasons.
Interrogations. Any officer who is being interrogated under circumstances where the officer could be subject to discipline shall have a right to have a PBA representative present. It is the employee’s responsibility to notify the PBA of the request for union representation.
