Common use of Process for Selecting SRO Clause in Contracts

Process for Selecting SRO. The Parties acknowledge that the selection of the SRO is a critical aspect of the Program and that it is important for the Parties and the school community to have a positive perception of and relationship with the SRO. In accordance with state law, the Chief shall assign an officer whom the Chief believes would xxxxxx an optimal learning environment and educational community and shall give preference to officers who demonstrate the requisite personality and character to work in a school environment with children and educators and who have received specialized training in child and adolescent cognitive development, de- escalation techniques, and alternatives to arrest and diversion strategies. The Chief shall work collaboratively with the Superintendent in identifying officers who meet these criteria and in selecting the officer who is ultimately assigned as the SRO. [Note: regional school districts should tailor this paragraph to specify how chiefs of different towns should work together, and with the Superintendent, to select the SRO).] The Chief shall consider the following additional factors in the selection of the SRO: • Proven experience working effectively with youth; • Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a population that has a similar racial and ethnic makeup and language background as those prevalent in the student body, as well as with persons who have physical and mental disabilities; • Demonstrated commitment to making students and school community members of all backgrounds feel welcomed and respected; • Demonstrated commitment to de-escalation, diversion, and/or restorative justice, and an understanding of crime prevention, problem-solving, and community policing in a school setting; • Knowledge of school-based legal issues (e.g., confidentiality, consent), and demonstrated commitment to protecting students’ legal and civil rights; • Knowledge of school safety planning and technology; • Demonstrated commitment and ability to engage in outreach to the community; • Knowledge of school and community resources; • A record of good judgment and applied discretion, including an absence of validated complaints and lawsuits; and • Public speaking and teaching skills. In endeavoring to assign an SRO who is compatible with the school community, the Chief shall receive and consider input gathered by the Superintendent from the school principal(s) and representative groups of teachers, parents, and students, in addition to the Superintendent. In accordance with state law, the Chief shall not assign an SRO based solely on seniority. The Chief shall take into account actual or apparent conflicts of interest, including whether an officer is related to a current student at the school to which the officer may be assigned as an SRO. As part of the application process, officers who are candidates for an SRO position shall be required to notify the Chief about any relationships with current students or staff members or students or staff members who are expected to join the school community (e.g., children who are expected to attend the school in the coming years). Any SRO who has a familial or other relationship with a student or staff member that might constitute an actual or apparent conflict of interest shall be required to notify his or her appointing authority at the earliest opportunity. The Police Department shall determine the appropriate course of action, including whether to assign another officer to respond to a particular situation, and will advise the SRO and the District accordingly. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit the ability of the SRO to respond to emergency situations in District schools.

Process for Selecting SRO. The Parties acknowledge that the selection of the SRO is a critical aspect of the Program and that it is important for the Parties and the school community to have a positive perception of and relationship with the SRO. In accordance with state law, the Chief shall assign an officer whom the Chief believes would xxxxxx an optimal learning environment and educational community and shall give preference to officers who demonstrate the requisite personality and character to work in a school environment with children and educators and who have received specialized training in child and adolescent cognitive development, de- de-escalation techniques, and alternatives to arrest and diversion strategies. The Chief shall work collaboratively with the Superintendent in identifying officers who meet these criteria and in selecting the officer who is ultimately assigned as the SRO. [Note: regional school districts should tailor this paragraph to specify how chiefs of different towns should work together, and with the Superintendent, to select the SRO).] The Chief shall consider the following additional factors in the selection of the SRO: • Proven experience working effectively with youth; • Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a population that has a similar racial and ethnic makeup and language background as those prevalent in the student body, as well as with persons who have physical and mental disabilities; • Demonstrated commitment to making students and school community members of all backgrounds feel welcomed and respected; • Demonstrated commitment to de-escalation, diversion, and/or restorative justice, and an understanding of crime prevention, problem-solving, and community policing in a school setting; • Knowledge of school-based legal issues (e.g., confidentiality, consent), and demonstrated commitment to protecting students’ legal and civil rights; • Knowledge of school safety planning and technology; • Demonstrated commitment and ability to engage in outreach to the community; • Knowledge of school and community resources; • A record of good judgment and applied discretion, including an absence of validated complaints and lawsuits; and • Public speaking and teaching skills. In endeavoring to assign an SRO who is compatible with the school community, the Chief shall receive and consider input gathered by the Superintendent from the school principal(s) and representative groups of teachers, parents, and students, in addition to the Superintendent. In accordance with state law, the Chief shall not assign an SRO based solely on seniority. The Chief shall take into account actual or apparent conflicts of interest, including whether an officer is related to a current student at the school to which the officer may be assigned as an SRO. As part of the application process, officers who are candidates for an SRO position shall be required to notify the Chief about any relationships with current students or staff members or students or staff members who are expected to join the school community (e.g., children who are expected to attend the school in the coming years). Any SRO who has a familial or other relationship with a student or staff member that might constitute an actual or apparent conflict of interest shall be required to notify his or her appointing authority at the earliest opportunity. The Police Department shall determine the appropriate course of action, including whether to assign another officer to respond to a particular situation, and will advise the SRO and the District accordingly. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit the ability of the SRO to respond to emergency situations in District schools.

Process for Selecting SRO. The Parties acknowledge that the selection of the SRO is a critical aspect of the Program and that it is important for the Parties and the school community to have a positive perception of and relationship with the SRO. In accordance with state law, the Chief shall assign an officer whom the Chief believes would xxxxxx an optimal learning environment and educational community and shall give preference to officers who demonstrate the requisite personality and character to work in a school environment with children and educators and who have received specialized training in child and adolescent cognitive development, de- de-escalation techniques, and alternatives to arrest and diversion strategies. The Chief shall work collaboratively with the Superintendent in identifying officers who meet these criteria and in selecting the officer who is ultimately assigned as the SRO. [Note: regional school districts should tailor this paragraph to specify how chiefs of different towns should work together, and with the Superintendent, to select the SRO).] The Chief shall consider the following additional factors in the selection of the SRO: • Proven experience working effectively with youth; • Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a population that has a similar racial and ethnic makeup and language background as those prevalent in the student body, as well as with persons who have physical and mental disabilities; • Demonstrated commitment to making students and school community members of all backgrounds feel welcomed and respected; • Demonstrated commitment to de-escalation, diversion, and/or restorative justice, and an understanding of crime prevention, problem-solving, and community policing in a school setting; • Knowledge of school-based legal issues (e.g., confidentiality, consent), and demonstrated commitment to protecting students’ ' legal and civil rights; • Knowledge of school safety planning and technology; • Demonstrated commitment and ability to engage in outreach to the community; • Knowledge of school and community resources; • A record of good judgment and applied discretion, including an absence of validated complaints and lawsuits; and • Public speaking and teaching skills. In endeavoring to assign an SRO who is compatible with the school community, the Chief shall receive and consider input gathered by the Superintendent from the school principal(s) and representative groups of teachers, parents, and students, in addition to the Superintendent. In accordance with state law, the Chief shall not assign an SRO based solely on seniority. The Chief shall take into account actual or apparent conflicts of interest, including whether an officer is related to a current student at the school to which the officer may be assigned as an SRO. As part of the application process, officers who are candidates for an SRO position shall be required to notify the Chief about any relationships with current students or staff members or students or staff members who are expected to join the school community (e.g., children who are expected to attend the school in the coming years). Any SRO who has a familial or other relationship with a student or staff member that might constitute an actual or apparent conflict of interest shall be required to notify his or her appointing authority at the earliest opportunity. The Police Department shall determine the appropriate course of action, including whether to assign another officer to respond to a particular situation, and will advise the SRO and the District accordingly. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit the ability of the SRO to respond to emergency situations in District schools.

Process for Selecting SRO. The Parties acknowledge that the selection of the SRO is a critical aspect of the Program and that it is important for the Parties and the school community to have a positive perception of and relationship with the SRO. In accordance with state law, the Chief shall assign an officer whom the Chief believes would xxxxxx an optimal learning environment and educational community and shall give preference to officers who demonstrate the requisite personality and character to work in a school environment with children and educators and who have received specialized training in child and adolescent cognitive development, de- de-escalation techniques, and alternatives to arrest and diversion strategies. The Chief shall work collaboratively with the Superintendent in identifying officers who meet these criteria and in selecting the officer who is ultimately assigned as the SRO. [(Note: regional school districts should tailor this paragraph to specify how chiefs of different towns should work together, and with the Superintendent, to select the SRO).. If the chief of police, in consultation with the superintendent, determines that there are not sufficient resources to assign a school resource officer to serve the city, town, regional school district or county agricultural school, the chief of police shall consult with the department of state police to ensure that a school resource officer is assigned, subject to appropriation, pursuant to the requirements and factors listed below.)] The Chief shall consider the following additional factors in the selection of the SRO: • Proven experience working effectively with youth; • Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a population that has a similar racial and ethnic makeup and language background as those prevalent in the student body, as well as with persons who have physical and mental disabilities; • Demonstrated commitment to making students and school community members of all backgrounds feel welcomed and respected; • Demonstrated commitment to de-escalation, diversion, and/or restorative justice, and an understanding of crime prevention, problem-solving, and community policing in a school setting; • Knowledge of school-based legal issues (e.g., confidentiality, consent), and demonstrated commitment to protecting students’ legal and civil rights; • Knowledge of school safety planning and technology; • Demonstrated commitment and ability to engage in outreach to the community; • Knowledge of school and community resources; • A record of good judgment and applied discretion, including an absence of validated complaints and lawsuits; and • Public speaking and teaching skills. In endeavoring to assign an SRO who is compatible Be a duly sworn municipal police officer with the all necessary training, up-to-date certificates, including special school community, the Chief shall receive and consider input gathered resource officer certification as required by subsection (b) of section 3 of chapter 6E or a special officer appointed by the Superintendent from the chief of police charged with: (i) providing law enforcement; (ii) promoting school principal(ssafety and security services to elementary and secondary public schools; and (iii) and representative groups of teachers, parents, and maintaining a positive school climate for all students, in addition to families and staff. For the Superintendent. In accordance with state lawpurpose of this section, the Chief shall not assign an SRO based solely on seniority. The Chief shall take into account actual or apparent conflicts of interest, including whether an a school resource officer is related to a current student at the school to which the officer may be assigned as an SRO. As part of the application process, officers who are candidates for an SRO position shall be required exempt pursuant to notify the Chief about any relationships with current students or staff members or students or staff members who are expected to join the school community subsection (e.g.j) of section 10 of chapter 269, children who are expected to attend the school while serving in the coming years). Any SRO who has a familial or other relationship with a student or staff member that might constitute an actual or apparent conflict of interest shall be required to notify his or her appointing authority at the earliest opportunity. The Police Department shall determine the appropriate course of action, including whether to assign another officer to respond to a particular situation, and will advise the SRO and the District accordingly. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit the ability of the SRO to respond to emergency situations in District schoolsofficer’s official capacity.