09.03 - School/City Police Liaison Contract for 2011-2012

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Page 2: Police - School Liaison Contract 6. Take part in school functions and community projects as deemed necessary by mutual agreement, to become acquainted with parents, businesspersons and community leaders to assist in the social and cultural development of pupils, dropouts and recidivists. 7. Have the opportunity to organize law enforcement or related educational programs within the framework of existing programs in the school. 8. In the instance of law violations, serve in the normal police officer capacity. That is the officer has the obligation to protect life, limb, and property; to prevent crime, to recover stolen and lost property; and to apprehend and prosecute offenders, but in so doing to orient activities toward rehabilitation and correction. 9. Continue as a member and employee of the Police Department of the City of Pequot Lakes and will operate under the direct administration and supervision of the Police Department. Work in cooperation with the school administrators towards mutually agreed upon goals involving the Police Department, the school or students. The police - school liaison officer shall not have disciplinary authority within the school. 10. Investigate cases as assigned by the Police Department. These cases will vary in number and complexity thereby requiring flexibility in the hours that the officer works and requiring freedom to leave the school building at various times. 11. The Police - School Liaison Officer shall spend a minimum of forty (40) hours per week in or at School functions during the school calendar year. If school is not in session the Police - School Liaison Officer will function as a patrolman for the City of Pequot Lakes under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police. II. RESPONSIBILITY OF SCHOOL DISTRICT It shall be the responsibility of the SCHOOL DISTRICT to: A. Provide guidance and assistance to the Police - School Liaison Officer through the principals, teachers, administrative staff, and student body. B. Provide a private office, desk, and telephone with outside line for use by the police - school liaison officer to meet with students and staff on both a public and private meeting basis.