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2) Experience as a police officer and commitment to student well-being - SROs most have it ni nimmn of two %ears' experience as a patrol officer, be at least 21 years of age and have extensive experience with juvenile assignments. Ixpericncc working with youth and an interest in student success.juvenile justice, child and adolescan development and psychology. and creating a positive school climate are essential. 3) Successful performance - All candidates should have proven performance ;u reflected by prior perlonnance evaluations. Candidate should be Irec of disciplinary action. C. Training Requirements Prior to entering service as an SRO, officers shall complete a minimum of 40 hours of initial training that covers responsibilities or and limitations of SROs, Ohio school laws. MOUs, child development, conflict resolution, developmentally informed de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques, working with youth in a school setting and integrating SROs into a positive school cnvironmCL. In addition, it is recommended that SROs receive additional training each year on topics such as trending school based law enforcement topics. child development, adolescent psychology. trauma, conflict resolution, mental health and addiction. suicide prevention, children with disabilities, juvenile and education law and policy. PBIS, and cultural competence. V. Ocann iooal Procedures Chain of Conunand for SROs: The SRO will be ultimately accountahle to the North Olmsted Police Department chain ofcommand. I lowever. while at the school, the SRO will be additionally accountahle to the principal or their designee. the SRO is expected to cooperate with the school officials, including administrators and faculty. The SRO will ahidc by school policy and respond to the requests of school officials. The SRo's activity in the school is guided by the following procedures and supervision and evaluation shall be provided by the Police Captain to effectively support the SRO's efforts and monitor his/her progress: A. Duties The primary functions of the SRO are to help provide a safe and secure learning environment, Jester a positive school climate. reduce/prevent crime, serve as an educational resource. and serve as a liaison between the school and the police department. Specific daily assignments to accomplish this function will var) by school The SRO and school principal or designee will meet on a regular basis to discuss plans and strategies to address specific issues or needs that may arise. As required by law. SROs should never be assigned to duties within schools in place of or in lieu Of certified teacher. Basic responsibilities of SRO will include but will riot he limited to: I I To enforce criminal law and protect the W&111s, staff, and public at Targe against criminal activity. 21 Poster mutual respectful relationships with students and staff to support a positive school climate. 31 Provide nformation concerning questions about law enforcement topica to students and staff. 4) Provide classroom instruction otia variety ottopics including. bol not limited lo, sality, public relations, occupational training, leadership. and life skills_ i) Coordinate investigative procedures between police and school administrmors. 6) Handle initial police reports of viulcnt crimes committed on campus. 7) 'fake enforcement action on criminal matters when appropriate and after consultation with school adminislralors when reasonably possible. 8) Attend school special events is needed. Page 3 of 7