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that the SRO is not a teacher and shall not be assigned duties or responsibilities of a <br />certified teacher. <br />C. The goals of the SRO Program shall be to: <br />1) increase safety at the schools and at school activities; <br />2) bridge the gap between police officers and students; <br />3) foster and improve positive attitudes toward law enforcement; <br />4) encourage greater cooperation between students and police; <br />5) reduce juvenile crime; and <br />6) develop and foster an atmosphere conducive to learning. <br />D. The SRO Program shall at all times comply with applicable law. <br />II. SEPARATION OF DUTIES <br />A. The SRO is an employee of the Village who is assigned to the school. The SRO is <br />accountable to the MVPD chain of command. While at the school, the SRO will work <br />with the principal or his or her designee, as long as doing so will not conflict with the <br />direction from the MVPD chain of command. <br />B. The SRO has full authority to investigate, take reports and arrest or take any and all <br />IC such other actions as are authorized by law, in his or her discretion, when there has <br />been criminal activity or a report or complaint regarding the same. The school will report <br />to the SRO any instances where criminal conduct has or may have occurred. <br />C. School discipline is the responsibility of the appropriate school administrator. The <br />SRO will report school policy violations through the proper channels to be handled by <br />school administration. <br />D. When requested, the SRO may assist school administration in searches of person(s), <br />property or vehicles, when there is an articulated concern. <br />E. Truancy will be handled by school personnel; the SRO will not take an active role in <br />the tracking of truants. The SRO will act as a liaison between school and police <br />personnel should police involvement become necessary due to safety concerns. <br />III. PROVISION OF SUPPLIES <br />A. Mayfield Schools shall supply, for each officer, a secure, private office with desk, <br />chairs, telephone, computer, printer, file cabinet and such other office equipment and <br />supplies as the SRO may reasonably request in order to accomplish his or her duties. <br />CW B. The Village shall provide, for each SRO, uniforms, vehicle and personal equipment <br />necessary for the officer to accomplish his or her duties. <br />2 <br />