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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 225
SECTION:
PUPILS
TITLE:
RELATIONS WITH LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
ADOPTED:
March 5, 2007
REVISED:
October 15, 2009
225. RELATIONS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
1.
Purpose
Pol. 204
The Board recognizes that compulsory attendance laws impose on the Board the
custodianship of district students while they are present in the schools.
2.
Authority
It shall be the policy of the Board that cooperation with law enforcement agencies is
considered essential for the protection of students and staff, maintaining a safe
environment in schools, and safeguarding district property.
The district shall encourage programs and activities designed to enrich district
curriculum and to develop and promote good citizenship and a respectful attitude
toward law enforcement officials.
3.
Delegation of
Responsibility
SC 1303-A
The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible to develop a memorandum of
understanding with local law enforcement officials that establishes guidelines for
when law officials will be called to school and the actions that will follow.
The Administration will review the Memorandums of Understanding with the local
law enforcement officials every two years.
4.
Guidelines
Interrogations
When police request permission to interrogate a student at school, the principal shall
inform the Superintendent, determine why such interrogation could not occur at the
student's home, and attempt to inform the student's parents/guardians.
Whenever the Superintendent or designee has determined that the police have a
legitimate purpose in interrogating a student within the school building, the principal
or a representative shall be present throughout the proceedings.
Arrests
When the police request permission to arrest a student at school, the principal shall
inform the Superintendent, attempt to inform the student's parents/guardians, and
request and inspect the arrest warrant.
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No student shall be released to police authorities without proper warrant and
appropriate evidence or written parental permission, except in the event of
emergency or for the protection of life or property, as determined by the principal.
School Code
1303-A
Board Policy
204