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TUKWILA POLICE DEPARTMENT: <br />1. Operate as the clearly established Chain of Command for the SRO <br />2. Maintain responsibility for the selection of the SRO with the ability to <br />request the assistance and input of the District <br />3. Dependent on department needs, budgets, and staffing levels as determined <br />by the Chief of Police in his or her sole discretion, assign a minimum of one <br />(1) fully commissioned police officer as the SRO to the District as a full-time <br />specialty position, during the school year. Duration of the position will be <br />determined at the discretion of the Chief of Police. <br />4. Establish the working hours of the SRO through the Division Commander with <br />the flexibility necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the SRO <br />Program <br />5. Provide necessary police -related equipment for the SRO to successfully <br />carry out his/her daily duties <br />SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER: <br />During the school year the SRO should: <br />1. Maintain a primary presence and focus at Foster High School and Showalter <br />Middle School, with the ability to visit the elementary schools at any time <br />2. Handle the calls that are related to the assigned school(s) and would normally <br />be directed to Patrol <br />3. Report all significant incidents to a police supervisor within the Tukwila PD <br />4. Investigate and follow-up on crimes reported at the schools <br />5. Assist Patrol and Investigations personnel in the arrest of juveniles at the <br />schools as a result of investigations not originated by the SRO <br />6. Work closely with other officers of the Tukwila PD in matters relating to <br />the schools, youth gangs, and youth within the community <br />7. Assist the school administration with the prevention of crime and delinquency <br />on campus <br />8. Operate based on national data -supported SRO models under the authority <br />as a law enforcement officer with special emphasis as an educator and <br />informal counselor to the students <br />9. Strive to increase student understanding and respect for law enforcement <br />through interaction in informal situations and activities <br />10. Interact with students relating to police/student problems and be a focal <br />point for quelling unrest on campus <br />11. Develop and maintain lines of communication between District staff, <br />students, parents, and the Tukwila PD <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />