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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
POLICE DEPARTMENT
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER MANUAL
Revised: September 13 , 2022
WM/6/POL
307-09-13-22OM -i- Revised: September 13 , 2022 FOR EWORD
1. PURPOSE OF THE STANDARDS
1.1 General
This School Resource Officer M anual (Manual) represents the Mountain View Police Department
(MVPD) standards and expectations for the School Resource Officer (SRO) program , which falls
under the Youth and Community Un it (YCU). The expectations and standards for the SRO
program were developed with input from various community stakeholders, including the City’s
Public Safety Advisory Board, a n MVPD internal stakeholder group, the Mountain View Whisman
School District, and the Mountain View Los Altos Unified High School District, as well as by
reviewing the standards and best practices for SRO Programs through the National Association
of School Resource Officers.
1.2 Intent
These standards and expectations are intended to provide a foundation of safe operating
practices in the performance of the YCU’s mission and were formulated based on what has been
identified as MVPD’s priorities of school -based programs providing youth engagement,
mentoring , and law enforcement:
1. Safety first in all aspects of SRO engagements and operations ;
2. Provide positive engagements and relationships between MVPD, students , guardian(s) , and
school personnel ;
3. Provide excellence at every opportunity in SRO services in support of MVPD’s mission ;
4. Finding the most appropriate resolution to school -related challenges with the goal of
limiting referrals of students to the criminal justice system ; and
5. Transparency and dialogue to meet the needs of the community.
The purpose, goa ls, and guiding principles of the MVPD SRO program are further discussed in the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between both the Mountain View Whisman School
District and the Mountain View Los Altos Unified High School District. These MOUs are attached
as an appendix to this Manual .
1.3 Scope
The scope of th is Manual is intended to encompass all aspects of SRO engagement/law
enforcement and has been divided in four major sections: Administration, Selection, Training ,
and Collaboration. The subsection s are intended to encompass the primary aspects of the SRO
program’s administration and operations.
WM/6/POL
307-09-13-22OM -ii- Revised: September 13, 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: ADMINISTRATION ................................ ................................ ............................... 1
01.01.00 ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS ................................ ................................ ............... 1
01.01.01 Definition ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 1
01.01.02 Purpose ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 1
01.01.03 City/SRO Role/Responsibilities ................................ ................................ ......... 1
01.01.04 Goals of SRO Programs and Activities ................................ ............................... 2
01.01.05 School/School District’s Responsibilities ................................ .......................... 2
01.01.06 Knowledge and Support from Agency Administration ................................ ..... 3
01.01.07 Guidelines ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 3
SECTION 2: SELECTION ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 7
02.01.00 THE SRO SELECTION PROCESS ................................ ................................ ................ 7
02.01.01 SRO Selection Process (MVPD Policy 1027) ................................ ...................... 7
02.01.02 Experience ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 7
02.01.03 Number of SROs Selected ................................ ................................ ................. 8
02.01.04 Length of Assignment ................................ ................................ ....................... 8
02.01.05 Commitment to Developing Youth ................................ ................................ ... 8
02.01.06 Communication and Interpersonal Skills ................................ .......................... 8
02.01.07 Probationary Period ................................ ................................ .......................... 8
SECTION 3: TRAINING ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 9
03.01.00 TRAINING STANDARDS ................................ ................................ ............................ 9
03.01.01 Importance ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 9
03.02.00 THE BASIC SRO TRAINING COURSE ................................ ................................ ......... 9
03.02.01 Basic SRO Course and CPTED Training ................................ .............................. 9
03.02.02 Basic Knowle dge/Ability Requirements ................................ .......................... 10
03.02.03 School Administration Policies and Procedures ................................ ............. 11
03.03.00 RAPID DEPLOYMENT TRAINING ................................ ................................ ............ 11
03.03.01 Rapid Deployment Training (i.e., Active Shooter) ................................ .......... 11
SECTION 4: COLLABORATION ................................ ................................ .............................. 12
04.01.00 COLLABORATION BETWEEN MVPD AND THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY .................. 12
04.01.01 Definition ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 12
04.01.02 School and SRO Collaboration ................................ ................................ ........ 12
04.01.03 The Administration ’s Role in SRO Selection ................................ .................... 12
04.01.04 The Administration’s Role During in S