STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: September 14, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
EXECUTIVE: Jon Fortune
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an Interlocal Agreement with the Plano Independent School District ("PISD") for the provision of police services by the City of Dallas in the PISD school (as determined by the Department and PISD, together) within the limits of both the City and PISD - Estimated Revenue: General Fund $150,000.00
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BACKGROUND
The School Resource Officer (SRO) program is provided with the understanding that each school has different needs. School Resource Officers will provide an approach that is most appropriate for the school they work and the circumstances they encounter. Officers and supervisors will coordinate with school principals and prioritize their work so that it helps both the school and the Dallas Police Department reach their stated goals.
Under this Interlocal Agreement, the City will provide dedicated police officers to provide police services in PISD Schools. PISD will be responsible for reimbursement of the actual full cost of the dedicated police officers as well as overtime costs scheduled at the request of PISD. PISD will also provide office space and administrative equipment necessary to perform their duties. All office space and equipment provided by PISD for the SRO shall be sufficient to meet all applicable Criminal Justice Information Services standards.
The School Resource Officers (SROs) shall have the following law enforcement duties:
a. Protecting the safety and welfare of any person in the jurisdiction of the peace officer.
b. Protecting the property of the school district.
c. Investigation of criminal offenses and incidents affecting the safety and welfare of students, staff and others.
d. Performing any duty required by law of peace officers.
e. Presenting approved educational or safety programs to stu...
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