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Policy 504 - School Resource Officers

I. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish the contractual duties and training requirements of a school resource officer.

II. General Statement of Policy

The school district, upon securing the services of one or more school resource officers, is committed to establishing the qualifications and duties required of these officers.  Any contract for the services of a school resources officer with the school district must meet the requirements of this policy.

Legal References

  • Minn. Stat. § 120A.05, subds. 9, 11, and 13 (Definitions)
  • Minn. Stat. § 120B.02, subd. 25 (General Powers of Independent School Districts – School Resource Officers)
  • Minn. Stat. § 626.8482 (School Resource Officers; Duties; Training; Model Policy)

Cross References

  • Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
  • Policy 428 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
  • Policy 502 - Student Discipline
     

Adoption and Amendment History

  • Adopted: August 12, 2024
     

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