P7270 POLICE-SCHOOL LIAISON PROGRAM

BOARD POLICY:

The Police-School Liaison Program is a cooperative effort of the Wichita Police Department and Unified School District 259 to complement the philosophy and overall objectives of the Social Studies Department of the Curriculum Services Division with special emphasis in law-related education as a part of citizenship education.

Administrative Implemental Procedures:

1.   The Supervisor of the Police-School Liaison Program is an employee of USD 259, designated by and reporting to the Director of the Safety Services Department.

2.   The purpose of the program is to present law-related educational programs to increase pupils’ awareness of their rights and responsibilities within our society. The programs emphasize the philosophy of prevention, give factual information about laws, and provide positive interaction with law enforcement personnel. The goal of the program is a well-informed, active citizenry.

3.   The liaison program requires the cooperation of police and school personnel for the successful teaming of police officer and classroom teacher in making a classroom presentation.

4.   Administrators and classroom teachers will be surveyed annually to evaluate the program and to assist with the development of the program’s yearly goals and objectives.

5.   Active involvement of related community agencies and organizations will be sought, organized, and supervised by the program specialist in an effort to broaden the reference base in the development of curriculum utilized in presentations and to establish a link for sharing resources.

Administrative Responsibility: Safety Services Department

Latest Revision Date: March 1999

Previous Revision Date: August 1996 P7270