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Limits on Interrogations and Arrests 1. Interrogations - SROs oras participate in the questioning of a student about conduct Thar could result in criminal charges only after lnloa ruing the student Of his or her Miranda rights in agc- appropriatelanguage and informing the student's parent(s) or guardian(s). Parents/guardians should be allowed sufficient time to arrive at school to be present for inten-ogation. 2. Arrests - Incidents involving public order offenses including disorderls conduct profanity. and Fighting will be considered a school issue handled h_v school officials and considered as a criminal issue handled by the SRO. i. Building principals and the Superintendent or hisRrerelesignee shall be consulted prior lo an arrest of a student when practical. ii. the student's parents) or guardian(s) shall he notified of or her arrest immediately or as soon as practical and in it timely manner. in. Unless there is a serious and immediate threat to student, teacher, or public safety, SROs shall not use physical force or restraints on students. ,I. Role in Critical Incidents 'I lie SRO will be familiar with the emergency operations manual of the North Olmsted School District. During critical incidents occurring when the SRO is present. the SRO will normally act as a liaison between school administration, police personnel, and other emergency resources ifpractical. K. Rule in Truancy Issues Truancy will he handled by 'f h school personnel. e SRO will act as liaison between the school and police personnel should police involvement become necessary dile to safety concerns. the SRO may assist school personnel in locating any student who is truant at the request of District Administration. VI. School District Res nonsihill ties The North Ohnsted School District shall provide the SRO of each campus and any SRO supervisor the following materials and facilities, which are deemed necessary to performance of SRO's duties: 1) Access to a properly lighted private office, which shall contain a telephone. a secure computer and printer, which may be used for general huslnOSS purposes. 2) A location for files and records which can he properly locked and secured. 3) A desk w i lh drawers. chair , work table. ti l i ng cabinet. and of lice mppl ies. 4) The opportun ity l or SROs to address teachers s hoot actor i n strators and student fain it ies a bout the SRO Program, goals, and objectives. 5) The opportunity to provide input regarding criminal justice problems relating to students. 6) The opportunity to address teachers and school administrators about criminal justice problems relating to students during u-scrvicc workdays. 7) The District Emergency Operations Manual. Crisis Plan, Student I landbook/Code of Conduct and other related materials as deemed appropriate. 9) School stall designee for referrals for counseling and other school-based and/or community -hosed suppodivc services for students and families. 9) SROs shall respect the sensitive nature of student privacy and shall abide by all applicable confidentiality, privacy policies, and applicable state and federal laws. 10) Encourage attendance far secondary Assistant Principals at NASRO Basic SRO training_ Page 6 of 7