APPENDIX 2
Non-Mandatory calls to SSFPD, SBPD, DCPD
Involvement of police on school campuses, beyond the mandatory scope of CA Ed. Code § 48902 and Penal Code § 245 is considered at the discretion of our site/district administrators in the interest of the safety of our learning communities.
Examples of important safety considerations that may involve consultation or requests for the presence of police are as follows:
• Gaining a better understanding/more informed understanding of a student’s circumstances outside of school that may be contributing to problem behaviors and/or contributions to community safety.
• Support is needed when doing home visits/welfare checks for truancy cases and possible neglect circumstances, for the safety of all children and the investigating administrators and staff.
• Addressing gang affiliation, per AR 5136 and BP 5136
• Provide guidance on the dangers of gang membership, per AR 5136 • Pro-active investigation of suspected involvement with drug trade on campus, but evidence of direct crime has not yet been established.
• Investigation of report of dangerous object, explosive device, or other implements/items stored or suspected to be stored in a location on/off campus (even though crime has not yet been committed)
• Reasonable suspicion that a student or visitor on campus may be in possession of a weapon/dangerous object on campus, or on the way to/from campus. • Home visit to welfare check students that have been truant or numerous unexcused absences, or indicators of neglect have been observed.
• Assistance with having pro-active conversations with students engaged in dangerous behavior/decision-making and/or contributing to behavior that puts others in the community at risk of harm.
• Parents also request police intervention for certain student behaviors, particularly when at-school and at-home conduct are related and/or rooted in issues manifesting in common behavior symptoms. These requests range from asking officers to have a conversation with a student, to requests for home visits, and/or for informational purposes.
• Assistance with improving/refining emergency response procedures and emergency preparedness.
• Participate in student activities and visible on campus for PBIS spirit days, Student Council Activities, Family Academic Nights, so as to build positive relationships with staff, students and families.
• Assist with event supervision for the safety of our students, staff, and families. Large gatherings (i.e. SSFHS and ECHS bell games with well over 1000-2000 attendees) benefit from the protection of assisted supervision, particularly when members of the public, including those not associated with our schools, seek to attend our events.
Additional Reference: Requirements of CA Education Code § 48902 (Fagen, Friedman & Fullfrost)