Reporting Other Offenses. Subject to the provisions of Articles 4.2 and 4.3 of this Agreement, it is agreed that (designated school official) should notify (designated law enforcement official) whenever any school employee develops reason to believe that a criminal offense has been committed on or against school grounds. In deciding whether to refer the matter to the designated law enforcement agency, the principal of the school or his or her designee should consider the nature and seriousness of the offense and the risk that the offense posed to the health or safety of other students, school employees, or the general public and shall be mindful that offenses committed on school grounds by or against students may lead to an escalation of violence or retaliation that may occur on school grounds or at other locations. Under no circumstances shall any school employee prevent or discourage the victim of an offense from reporting the offense to a law enforcement agency. In deciding whether to report the presence or seizure of a non-firearm weapon that was not actually used or threatened to be used in committing an assault or other offense, the (school official) shall consider the nature of the weapon and any lawful purposes that it might have, the age of the student, and the student’s intent. While it is generally not necessary to report the seizure of small pen knives or Swiss-Army style knives, it is understood and agreed that law enforcement shall be notified of the seizure of any switchblade, gravity, or ballistic knife, stun gun, or metal knuckles. It is further understood and agreed that school officials shall report the seizure of a utility or “box-cutter” knife where the unlawful use of such knives as weapons is a serious problem in the school and where the student has no explainable lawful purpose for possessing such an instrument.
Reporting Other Offenses. When contemplating a non-mandatory (i.e., voluntary) report, the Department of Education encourages school officials to refer to the code of student conduct and provide a graduated response to misconduct that provides a continuum of actions designed to remediate and impose more severe sanctions for continued misbehavior prior to referring the incident to law enforcement. Research has demonstrated that students who have contact with the juvenile justice system, including a single arrest, are at increased risk of dropping out of school and having further involvement with the juvenile and adult criminal justice system. Subject to the provisions of Articles 7.4 and 9 of this Agreement, it is agreed that (designated school official) may, but need not, notify (designated law enforcement official) whenever any school employee develops reason to believe that a non-mandatory report offense has been committed on or against school grounds. In deciding whether to refer the matter to the designated law enforcement agency, the principal of the school or his or her designee should consider the nature and seriousness of the offense and the risk that the offense posed to the health or safety of other students, school employees, or the general public and must be mindful that offenses committed on school grounds by or against students may lead to an escalation of violence or retaliation that may occur on school grounds or at other locations. Under no circumstances may any school employee prevent or discourage the victim of an offense from reporting the offense to a law enforcement agency. Schools are encouraged to consult with law enforcement concerning a non-mandatory report offense to discuss the appropriate level of intervention and available resources.
Reporting Other Offenses. Non-Mandatory Reports 27 4.1. Reporting Other Offenses 27 4.2. Stationhouse Adjustments. 27 4.3. Law Enforcement Response to Non-Mandatory Reports 28
Reporting Other Offenses. Non-Mandatory Reports 32 4.1. Reporting Other Offenses 32 4.2. Stationhouse Adjustments 33 4.3. Law Enforcement Response to Non-Mandatory Reports 34 4.4. Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying (HIB) 34 4.4.2. Reporting of HIB 35 4.4.3. Preservation of Evidence and Chain of Custody 36 4.4.4. Reporting of HIB by Law Enforcement to Schools 36 4.4.5. Coordination of HIB and Criminal Investigations 36 4.5. Hazing 39 4.5.1. Reporting of Hazing by School Officials and Law Enforcement 40 4.6. Cyber-Harassment 40 4.6.1. Reporting of Cyber-Harassment 41 4.7. Sexting 41 4.7.1. Reporting of Sexting 42 4.8 Offenses Involving Computers, the Internet, and Technology 42
Reporting Other Offenses. Non-Mandatory Reports
Reporting Other Offenses. When contemplating a non-mandatory (i.e., voluntary) report, the Department of Education encourages school officials to refer to the code of student conduct and provide a graduated response to misconduct that provides a continuum of actions designed to remediate and, where necessary or required by law, to impose sanctions for continued misbehavior, considering the developmental ages of the student and their history of inappropriate behavior, prior to referring the incident to law enforcement. Research has demonstrated that students who have contact with the juvenile justice system, including a single arrest, are at increased risk of dropping out of school and having further involvement with the juvenile and adult criminal justice system. Subject to the provisions of Articles 7.4 and 9 of this Agreement, it is agreed that (designated school official) may, but need not, notify (designated law enforcement official) whenever any school employee develops reason to believe that a non-mandatory report offense has been committed on or against school grounds. In deciding whether to refer the matter to the designated law enforcement agency, the principal of the school or his or her designee should consider the nature and seriousness of the offense and the risk that the offense posed to the health or safety of other students, school employees, or the general public and must be mindful that offenses committed on school grounds by or against students may lead to an escalation of violence or retaliation that may occur on school grounds or at other locations. Under no circumstances may any school employee prevent or discourage the victim of an offense from reporting the offense to a law enforcement agency. Schools are encouraged to consult with law enforcement concerning a non-mandatory report offense to discuss the appropriate level of intervention and available resources. As a reminder, school officials are prohibited under the LAD from enforcing this Agreement in a manner that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, gender, disability, or any other protected characteristic. A school discriminates within the meaning of the LAD if it chooses to refer (or not to refer) students of one race, ethnicity, gender, disability status, or any other protected characteristic differently under Article 4 of this agreement than it does students of another race, ethnicity, gender, disability status, or other protected characteristic.
