08.01 Police Department Annual Report

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• t� ' • • � • The position of a School Resource Officer (SRO) can be a challenging but rewarding position for a Police Officer. The SRO serves as a liaison between the faculty and students of the Pequot Lakes School District and the Pequot Lakes Police Department. The intent of the SRO position is to reduce juvenile delinquency and promote positive behavior by providing a positive role model. SRO Petersen assists with security of the students and staff during the school day as well as after school activities and events. SRO Petersen is also responsible for any criminal activity within the school and works closely with the school administration. When necessary, she is assisted by other PLPD Officers and Reserves Officers. During the 2017 calendar year, some of the responses included: drug/alcohol/tobacco offenses, thefts,threats, harassment, medicals and vehicle accidents. SRO Petersen is not only respected but well-liked by the faculty and students. In her down time at the school, she enjoys spending time in the gym with the special education class and visiting with students at lunch. �,. v. c� n � � �' . " ---� i � _ �k � a It: � r �!`!�� ! � ^ " r�. �:e ��,, t,h. ��,_ . . _ .. .,. „��, .�-.� -- ��. , :': . ... .:� �-... ....�,:," • � � ` • i � , • • � At the end of 2017, there were 10 registered predatory offenders.There were no offenders classified as a Level III offender, three offenders were classified as Level II offenders, two offenders were classified as Level I offenders, and all others were not assigned a risk level. Risk Level 1 indicates the least likelihood to re-offend, Level II moderate likelihood to re-offend and Level III indicates a high likelihood to re-offend. It should be noted that Risk Levels were not put into place prior to January 1, 1997. That in mind, a 'not assigned' offender may actually qualify as a Level III but not actually classified as one due to being released from prison prior to the classification system being put in place. In addition to monthly updates, officers made a minimum of four contacts during 2017 with each offender at their registered address to verify that the offenders were in compliance with the state's registration requirements. Digital pictures were taken of each offender in order to j update the BCA files. Officers also verify other offender information such as vehicles, employment, housing situation and contact information. The PLPD will continue to keep a current list of the predatory offenders living in our jurisdiction and continue to make contact with the offenders at their registered addresses to verify that the offenders stay compliant. In 2017 Officers did a total of 42 quarterly compliance checks. Page � 7