1. Solanco School District School Resource Officer Program
School year in review
June 19th, 2017

2. Benefits of SRO to Solanco:
Presence in building & increased feeling of safety
Transportation & bussing concerns
Quick response time to safety issues
Investigating criminal acts
Addressing traffic complaints
Addressing cyber bullying & harassment
Youth aide program
Standby for potential hostile parent meetings
Attendance & truancy
Transporting disruptive students
Overall increase in compliance with school rules
Last line of defense
Liaison for medical emergencies

3. Comparative Data 2015-2016 2016-2017 Total Referrals: 1711
Referrals 1/2/16 – end of year
(w/o SRO): 1060
Suspension Rate: 632
Total Referrals: (-373)
Referrals 1/2/17 – end of year (with SRO): 674 (-386)
Suspension Rate: 197 (-435)

4. Police Actions at Solanco High School
38 Total Police Incidents
Verbal/Physical Threat
Disturbance
Weapons Violations
Verbal/Physical Threat Against Staff
Fighting
Lockdown
Parent disturbance/refusal to leave premises
Drug and Alcohol Violations
43 Total Police Incidents (21 PASP prior to SRO Implementation)
Truancy
Harassment
Vandalism & Destruction of School Property
Drug & Alcohol Violations
False Fire Alarm/Bomb Threat
Verbal/Physical Threat Against Staff
Assault
Disturbance
Weapons Violation
Student Safety Check

5. Police Actions by SRO at Solanco H.S
Drug & Alcohol Violations (9)
Harassment (3)
Disturbance (4)
Assault of a student (3)
Student Safety Check (1)
False Fire Alarm/Bomb Threat (1)
Cyberbullying (1)
Total: 22 Police Actions Taken by Officer Dilworth

6. Challenges of the SRO Program
Clearly defining roles and responsibilities. The SRO’s role is NOT to be a school disciplinarian.
Educating students on SRO purpose and presence.
Ability to address multiple incidents at various buildings simultaneously.
Allocating time for SRO to meet and talk with staff.

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