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SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
POLICE DEPARTMENT
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #13
Prepared and Submitted by:
Randell Bartlett
May 19, 1992
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subiect Section
Mission, Goals and Primary Responsibilities of the
School Liaison Officer ............................................................................................... 1
Objectives of the School Liaison Officer Position ............................................................... 2
Position Description - School Liaison Officer Position:
Accountability and Education Requirements ............................................................. 3
Position Description - School Liaison Officer Position:
Qualifications ............................................................................................................. 4
Major Areas of Accountability for the
School Liaison Officer Position ................................................................................. 5
Guidelines for School Liaison Officer Position ................................................................... 6
Joint Powers Agreement ...................................................................................................... 7
Program Cost Factor Breakdown ......................................................................................... 8
MISSION, GOALS AND
LIAISON OFFICER:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
Section 1
SCHOOL
Mission Statement:
The School Liaison Officer is placed in the school environment to identify, correct, and
prevent delinquent behaviors and activities, and to create a positive relationship between
youth, police, and other authority figures.
Goals:
To work with and through school administrators, counselors, teachers, and students to
develop a better understanding and a more positive attitude among students as to the role ora
police officer.
To work in liaison with school officials to provide, as much as possible, a safe and crime-free
environment for students and staff.
To act as a law enforcement consultant and educator to Columbia Heights School District
#13 schools located in Columbia Heights and Hilltop.
Primary, Responsibilities:
The School Liaison Officer shall function as a law enforcement officer within the school
environment and under the direction of the Columbia Heights Police Department
investigative supervisor. The School Liaison Officer shall act as a resource for students,
teachers, counselors, school administrators and parents. The School Liaison Officer shall
remain conscious that the primary responsibility is that of a law enforcement officer.
The School Liaison Officer plans and coordinates all functions of investigations relating to
juveniles and children, in both criminal and noncriminal matters to effectively solve criminal
cases and build a basis for successful prosecution when wan'anted and/or make all
appropriate dispositions of noncriminal matters.
The School Liaison Officer also develops and presents investigative reports to the County
Attorney and/or City Prosecuting Attorney for complaints and coordinates with other juvenile
referral agencies to appropriately handle juvenile criminal and noncriminal acts that have
come to the attention of the Department.
Section 2
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER POSITION ARE:
Objective #1:
To provide a formal process or rationale to:
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Enhance the general safety to students and faculty staffin and around public
schools.
b. Monitor and/or prevent juvenile gang activity and provide intelligence.
Reduce the use of uniform officer intervention at school sites for response to
school related service demands.
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Maintain community contact for:
parents, students, neighborhoods, community organizations (PTA and
other service providers)
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Handle incidents such as minor assaults, thetis, and threats as they occur in
the officer's assigned schools.
Indicator gl:
Lack of formal or informal complaints or concerns, either written or verbal.
Receipt of letters, phone calls or personal verbal contacts regarding individual or
program successes.
Obiective #2:
To provide the following services to Columbia Heights School District//13 schools
located in Columbia Heights and Hilltop:
To coordinate and directly provide for, in appropriate circumstances, the
general safety of students and staff.
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To monitor gang activity throughout school property and respond appropri-
ately to non-school related intelligence regarding gang activity.
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To reduce the number of calls responded to by uniform officers at school
sites.
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Statement of Objectives
Indicator//2:
Maintain adequate knowledge through review of daily reports, keeping abreast of
the above current problems and disseminating information to Investigations and
Patrol.
Ob.iective//3:
Complete all investigations assigned or generated in the field to their proper
conclusion.
Indicator #3:
Pass Liaison supervisor's review of completed cases. One hundred percent of
cases must pass this review.
Obiective #4:
Improvement and continual update of Liaison Program.
Indicator #4:
Yearly evaluations to be prepared by School Officials, Police Department and
Liaison Officer for annual review and evaluation.
During the first year of the program, evaluations will be performed monthly and
in writing, being prepared by appointed school and police department personnel.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION - SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER:
ACCOUNTABILITY AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Section 3
The School Liaison Officer is a member of the department below the rank of Sergeant.
Officer may be assigned from the rank of police officer to serve as School Liaison Officer.
Officers who desire to serve in this assignment may submit their requests in writing to the
Investigative Unit Supervisor. Officers serving in the assignment may be removed at the
discretion of the Chief of Chief. The appointed School Liaison Officer may vacate this
position with thirty days written notice to the Chief of Police. While serving in this
assignment, officers shall receive a pay differential in accordance with the labor agreement in
effect at the time of the assignment.
Accountable to:
The School Liaison Officer reports to and is directly accountable to the Police Department
Investigative Supervisor and/or the Chief of Police.
Education and Training Requirements:
POST licensed, supplemented by course work in investigative techniques, interview and
interrogation techniques and crime scene processing techniques, at least three years of
experience as a police officer.
POSITION DESCRIPTION - SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER:
QUALIFICATIONS
Section 4
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Considerable knowledge of the principles of modem investigation techniques.
Thorough knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection and criminal
identification.
Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws and ordinances that are enforced
by the department.
The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
The ability to analyze complex criminal transactions and trends and to use information
obtained to successfully chhrge criminal offenders.
The ability to develop informants.
The ability to independently manage a number of investigations at any one time.
The ability to manage time effectively.
The ability to speak effectively in public.
The ability to work effectively with juveniles.
To ability to gain cooperation, support, and assistance of the area church organizations,
County Welfare, County Court Services, Juvenile Court, County and City law
enforcement, and other agencies in the community.
To meet as needed with members of the personnel team and police department
representatives to discuss individual student and student body problems that affect
school or police department objectives.
The ability to provide educational materials and lectures for the students, the school
staffand the community on juvenile problems and problem areas, available assistance
services for the students and their parents, and other topics deemed important.
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Qualifications
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The ability to assist in the classroom in the teaching of physical, mental and social
effects of alcohol and narcotic use and abuse.
The ability to train the school staff in matters of school security, symptoms of drug
abuse, etc.
The ability to identify and take proactive steps to prevent activities that lead or could
lead to delinquent behavior and/or activities.
The ability to establish a favorable rapport with students as a means for preventing
delinquent behavior and activities.
The ability to maintain the police image. The School Liaison Officer is responsible for
the enforcement of city and state law, but whose treatment is fair and recognizes he is
working in a juvenile environment. The Juvenile Officer must assure the students and
the staff that he/she is not in the school to create a police state, he/she is there to assist
the administrative staff and students.
The ability to promote informal contacts between the students and the police, to
increase communication and understanding between the two.
The ability to meet all other requirements and performance criteria defined for patrol
officer position.
The ability to serve as a resource person for law enforcement and juvenile court
procedures. The officer will be in a position with the school to develop a better
understanding and have additional pertinent information for juvenile court determina-
tions.
The School Liaison Officer is often in a favorable position to work on many creative
programs and can work with juvenile group leaders trying to interest them in
constructive activities of a recreational or social nature.
Section 5
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER
POSITION:
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To attend school staff meetings as a resource person in developing and adopting
procedures that will contribute to the prevention of juvenile delinquency.
To communicate and cooperate with county welfare officers, probation personnel, and
other members of the professional community when appropriate.
To assist school staff members in understanding the Anoka County Juvenile Court
System, law enforcement ramifications, and the technique of court referrals when
necessary.
To be a part of the total team effort to provide role models and prevent undesirable
behavior patterns from developing. Endeavor to build and maintain rapport between
youth, school, and police by day-to-day contact as a resource person.
To become involved in school and outside youth activities in order to understand
special problems of youth and how they may be positively addressed. Participate in
community affairs as requested or assigned, and be available for lectures to school and
community groups.
To facilitate education programs for students; i.e., acts as a resource person in the
continuing development of drug education, etc.
To assist and advise in security matters regarding school buildings and properties that
are normally supervised by school staff members upon request of appropriate school
official(s).
To maintain individual police skills, including physical conditioning. Stay abreast of
developments in the crime prevention and youth relations fields and changes in related
laws and ordinances.
To prepare and submit necessary case files regarding cases assigned or investigated.
To work under the direction of the investigative supervisor and will accept input from
appropriate school administrative personnel.
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Major Areas of Accountability
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Investigates reported crimes, both in and out of the school environment, for the
purpose of collecting evidence and identifying, locating, questioning witnesses and
suspects, and making legal arrests as justified by the facts developed.
Obtains and processes physical evidence. Handles or arranges for the processing of a
crime scene including measurements, fingerprints, photos and drawings, etc.
Ensures proper development of cases for prosecution, builds an accurate and complete
case file through reports of actions and findings. Coordinates the disposition of all
juvenile matters to provide for unified approach.
Ensures proper disposition of cases for prosecution, builds an accurate and complete
case file through reports of actions and findings. Coordinates the disposition of all
juvenile matters to provide for a unified approach.
Ensures proper disposition of all assigned cases, meets with the Chief of Police
regularly to review the status of all cases and determines whether to pursue, delay or
close the matter.
Confers with parents, other members of the Criminal Justice System, and those private
and public agencies within the community which are involved in the case, counseling
or treatment of juveniles, children or family units, in the disposition of matters
involving juveniles and/or children.
Preparation and presentation of appropriate material to students of elementary, junior
and senior high schools.
Keeps the Investigative Supervisor advised of all current investigations and performs
all other duties as apparent or assigned.
GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER POSITION:
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Work week will be based on a forty-hour week.
Work hours will be proximate to the school day.
Will be assigned a department vehicle and is authorized to take it to their home, so
long as they live within the City of Columbia Heights. Non-police driving is not
authorized.
Time commitment is appropriately divided in each of the following categories:
a. In-school activity at senior high and middle school
b. Case investigation, training, and meetings as scheduled
c. D.A.R.E.
d. Elementary schools
Primary supervisor is the Investigative Supervisor. Secondary supervisor is the Chief
of Police.
Must report to a supervisor daily, but is authorized to report immediately to the school
each day if approved.
Must be prepared to perform all police functions, as the officer is subject to immediate
call-out for other activities, but must be discreet in the visibility of police equipment.
Will be assigned a pager, and the pager must be operational during all hours when on
duty.
Break time will be as defined in the union agreement.
Will be assigned desk space at the Police Department and will be provided appropriate
office space and supplies by the schools.
Must dress in a manner that is acceptable to school administrators and with the
approval of the Chief of Police.
The officer is at all times under police supervision, but is expected to work closely
with school administrators and staff. The objective is to solve problems, assist school
staff, and to assist students.
Will keep a log and prepare appropriate reports to the Chief of Police.
Shall attend the weekly Investigator meetings.
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
Section 7
This Joint Powers Agreement dated this 9th day of September, 2002, is made pursuant to
M.S. 471.59 by and between the CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS (City) and
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #13 (School District).
PURPOSE. The purpose of this agreement is to create, fund, and implement the
position of Police School Liaison Officer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The job description for the School Liaison
Officer is attached.
SELECTION PROCESS. From applications of qualified applicants for the position of
School Liaison Officer, one or more candidates will be selected by a selection board
made up of School District #13 personnel and appointed Police Department personnel.
Oral interviews are to be administered by the same selection board. The final
appointment of the School Liaison Officer is at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
The School Liaison Officer may be removed from the position at the discretion of the
Chief of Police.
FUNDING. The School District and City will share the following expenses equally
during the school year, except in no event may the School District's share of the
expenses exceed 1/2 of 9/12 of the total officer compensation and benefit package:
A. Officer's Salary
B. Position Grade Enhancement
C. Holiday Pay
D. F.I.C.A.
E. Workers Compensation
F. P.E.R.A.
G. Hospitalization
H. Training
I. Vehicle-related Costs
Cost breakdown for 2002-2003 school year is attached.
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BILLING. The City shall submit a bill to the School District, which will be paid
within thirty days of receipt.
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Joint Powers Agreement
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TERM. This agreement shall commence on September 3, 2002, and shall end on
June 6, 2003.
GENERAL PROVISIONS. The Police School Liaison Officer is a city employee and
shall not be considered an employee of the School District for any purpose, including
but not limited to salaries, wages, other compensation or fringe benefits, Workers
Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, P.E.R.A., Social Security, liability
insurance, keeping of personnel records, termination of employment, individual
contracts or other contractual fights. The officer will report to and be directed by the
Investigative Supervisor, but will consult regularly with the School District officials.
The officer will have office space and phone at the School District's high school
without cost to the City.
INDEMNIFICATION BY CITY. The School Liaison Officer is a City employee. The
City shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the School District, its elected
officials and employees against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages, expenses,
claims or actions which the School District, its officers and employees may hereafter
sustain, incur or be required to pay, arising out of or by reason of any negligent or
willful act or omission of the City, its agents or employees, in the execution,
performance, or failure to adequately perform the City's obligations pursuant to this
agreement.
INDEMNIFICATION BY SCHOOL DISTRICT. The School District shall indemnify,
hold harmless, and defend the City, its officers and employees against any and all
liability, loss, costs, damages, expenses, claims or action which the city, its officers
and employees may hereafter sustain, incur or be required to pay, arising out of or by
reason of any negligent or willful act or omission of the School District, its agents or
employees, in the execution, performance or failure to adequately perform the School
District's obligations pursuant to this agreement.
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. Ninety day written notice by either School
District or City is required to terminate the program. The Liaison Officer can be
removed at any time following the written notification of termination of the program.
TEMPORARY REASSIGNMENT. Temporary reassignment of the Liaison Officer is
at the discretion of the Chief of Police not to exceed thirty consecutive days, contract
to be renegotiated after thirty days.
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Joint Powers Agreement
12. Resolution of unforeseen problems arising in this program shall be negotiated by
representatives appointed by the School District and the Chief of Police.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT THE
DAY AND YEAR FIRST WRITTEN ABOVE.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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Mayor
Thomas M. ~j~hnson
Chief of Police
SCpOOL DISTRICT #13
_Dr. Nancy ~tldor
Superintend'6nt of Schools
J/~net Ostazeski ~/
School Board Chair.
COST FACTOR BREAKDOWN
SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM
2002-2003 School Year
Base Wage:
Patrol Top Wage
Police/School Liaison Officer premium
Longevity (16 years)
Holiday pay
Deferred comp.
Overtime allocation
TOTAL BASE WAGE
$4,483.00/month
110.00/month
234.99/month
Section 8
$53,796.00/year
990.00/9 mos.
2,819.00/year
2,482.85/year
300.00/year
2,327.40/year
$62,715.25/year
Compensation and Fringe:
F.I.C.A. (1.45%)
Workers Compensation (3.82%)
P.E.R.A. (9.3% gross wage)
Hospitalization ($535.00/month)
TOTAL FRINGE BENEFIT COSTS
909.37/year
2,395.72/year
5832.52/year
6,420.00/year
$15,557.61/year
Miscellaneous Costs:
Training Allowance
Vehicle Related Expenses
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS COSTS
793.00/year
550.00/year
$ 1,343.00/year
TOTAL YEARLY COSTS
To compute monthly total:
$79,615.86 divided by 12 months = $6,634.65
To compute school year total:
$6,634.65 x 9 months (school yr.)= $59,711.89
To compute School District #13 cost:
1/2 of 9/12 funding formula =
$29,855.94
TOTAL COST TO SCHOOL DISTRICT #13
$79~615.86/year
$29,855.94
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