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d. destruction of property;
e. vandalism;
f. assaults;
g. intimidation;
h. violations of the drug control act,
i. weapons offenses;
j. gang activity; and
k. graffiti.
NOTE: See also “OPS-435 Handling of Juveniles” when responding to truancy and other
routine juvenile criminal activity.
3. Department specialized units will be notified in cases of offenses other than routine
criminal activity. SROs will provide assistance in such cases.
NOTE: The standards for “probable cause” are more restrictive for police officers than the
standards of "reasonable suspicion" governing school officials when dealing with
search and seizure (e.g., search of students, search of lockers). Although working in
the school system, SROs must abide by police officer "probable cause" standards
SROs receiving information falling into the "reasonable suspicion" category shall
advise a school official, who will conduct any necessary actions. When an officer
directs the activities of an individual, that individual becomes an "agent" of the police
and subject to police officer "probable cause" standards.
E. After School Hours
The investigation of any criminal offenses on school grounds after regular school hours is the
responsibility of the Department. The principal and any assigned SRO will be notified by the
next working day when school is in session.
Steven R. Drew
Chief of Police
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