Alternatives to Arrest for School Based Law Enforcement – Intermediate Curriculum
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Alternatives to Arrest for School Based Law Enforcement – Intermediate Curriculum
Instructor
Terminal Objectives Participant should be able to recognize Campus Law
Enforcement responses to criminal actions. Participant should be able to recognize Campus Law
Enforcement responses to non-criminal actions. Participant should be able to identify one alternative to
arrest strategy. Participant should be able to identify internal and
external resources available to assist with alternatives to arrest.
Participant should be able to identify components of the Restorative Justice philosophy.
Enabling Objectives
Participants will divide into small, evenly numbered groups and elect a spokesperson
Groups will be given scenarios Groups will develop an alternative to arrest
course of action Group spokesperson will present the
course of action to the class
Student Discipline
Punishment - Schools use punishment every day to maintain control of the behavior of students on campus.
Zero Tolerance
Adopted Language Principal to Police Arrests at School Have Increased No Alternative
What is Our Goal in Public Schools?
Districts goal is to educate students Campus Law Enforcement goal is to
educate students in a safe environment
Student Culpability
Age of Criminal Responsibility Minors Brain Development
Continuum of Campus Law Enforcement Officer Responses
Campus Law Enforcement officers will respond to both criminal and non-criminal actions on their campus.
Responses to criminal actions will likely be more standardized but will still require notification to administration.
Responses to non-criminal actions may differ from district to district and may even differ from campus to campus.
Campus Law Enforcement Traditional Responses to Criminal Actions
Discretion Citation Non-Custodial Arrest Custodial Arrest Juvenile Processing Offices
Campus Law Enforcement Traditional Responses to Criminal Actions
Transports Off Campus but School Related Notifications Training
Campus Law Enforcement Responses to Non-Criminal Actions
Administrative Discipline Processes Student Code of Conduct
Administrative Discipline Process
Report of Misconduct Open Communication Discipline Referral Root Cause Interview
Administrative Discipline Process
Multiple players Suspension What Happens on Return Stay Away Agreements Hearings for Alternative Placement Documentation
Dual Purpose Processes
Medical Assistance Mental Health Assistance Child Advocacy Center Child Protective Services
Reducing Arrests
Juvenile Justice System as a Deterrent
Proactive / Non-Punitive Strategies
Campus Law Enforcement Alternatives to Arrest
Conflict Resolution Mediation Mentoring Legislative Changes First Time Misdemeanor Programs Disciplinary Tiers
Legislative Changes
House Bill 359, 82nd Tx. Legislature Disruption of Transportation Disruption of Classes Disorderly Conduct – Abusive Language Disorderly Conduct – Offensive Gesture Disorderly Conduct – Noxious Odor Disorderly Conduct – Unreasonable Noise Disorderly Conduct – Fighting
First Time Misdemeanor Programs
First Offense for a Non-Violent Criminal Offense
Discretion Refer to School Administration Documentation Future Offenses Remains in an Enforcement Role
Disciplinary Tiers
Minor Incidents More Severe Incidents Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 5
Identify Adequate Resources
Internal Resources External Resources
Internal Resources
Student Code of Conduct Officers (Training, MHO, Mediator) Policies and Procedures (District and
Department) Community Trends Staff (Teachers, Coaches, Security,
Custodial)
External Resources
Parents Courts Juvenile Probation Officers Faith Based Organizations
Restorative Justice Concept
Alternative to Punitive Models Focuses on Control and Support
How Do Restorative Justice Practices Work?
Foster Awareness Avoid Lecturing Actively Involve Offenders Accept Ambiguity Separate the Deed from the Doer Opportunity for Learning
Group Exercises
Scenario #1
You are assigned as an SRO at Central High School. A 9th grade male student comes to your office and tells you he is being picked on by several upper classmen. The student is visibly upset and tells you he is afraid to walk down the halls during class change. What do you do?
Scenario #2
You are assigned as the SRO at Lakeview Middle School and you receive a report of a 6th grade female student who just fought with a 7th grade female student in the hallway during class change. The fight was witnessed and broken up by a staff member. The girls were escorted to the main office. Neither claim that they are injured. What do you do?
Scenario #3
You are assigned as the SRO at Rider Intermediate School and are called to the Principal’s office where an 8th grade male was found to be in possession of a small, but usable amount of marijuana. The Principal found the contraband during an administrative search. What do you do?
References Chedekel, Lisa (2011) The Day, Seeking Alternatives to
Arresting Kids, theday.com Drug War Cost Clock, actionamerica.org Moran, Patricia (2012) The Real Costs of Failing Our Kids,
manchesterpatch.com Wachtel, T. (2003) Restorative justice in everyday life:
Beyond the formal ritual. Reclaiming Children and Youth, 12 (2), pp.83-87
Texas Family Code, Section 52.025 District of Columbia Public Schools, Disciplinary Responses
to Student Behavior, (DCPS Student Discipline Policy, DCMR Chapter 25)
References for Images www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/The-
paddle-has-been-swung-in-SETx-schools-1-500-3546249.php#photo-2916197
http://saline.patch.com/articles/officals-say-new-police-post-at-shs-is-saving-lives#photo-7942758
http://www.uco.edu/student-affairs/conduct/ http://www.nwaonline.com/news/2011/nov/22/
board-rejects-request/ http://www.okimoto.com/research/restorative.htm