Court, School and Law Enforcement Collaborative Task Force: Guidelines for Schools in Contacting Law Enforcement

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1 A: Aggravated Assaults** Air Soft Gun^ (dangerous item) Do not call law enforcement unless they use or threaten someone with it. The alcohol was not consumed and- Alcohol ^ The alcohol was not shared or sold -and- You have school security/personnel to handle the situation Armed Robbery** Arson, of a structure or It does not cause damage and property^ There are no safety concerns and There was no intent to cause harm Arson, of an occupied structure** If defined as unwanted physical contact with injury, then call for police presence. A violation that schools classify as sexual harassment Assault^ with contact, law enforcement would classify as an assault. If the violation meets the guidelines for sexual harassment with contact, law enforcement should be contacted. (See Appendix A) B: BB Gun^ (dangerous item) Do not call law enforcement unless they use or threaten someone with it. Billy Club** (weapon) Bomb Threat** Brass Knuckles** (weapon) Bullying is not a legal term. Call law enforcement if there was a threat, Bullying^ harassment, intimidation, an assault or if the behavior is persistent. See notes in appendix A Burglary/Breaking & Entering (2 nd & 3 rd Degree)^ Explanation: Being in a place you are not supposed to be With intent of doing something you are not supposed to do See Appendix A or the definitions for more explanation 1 P a g e

2 Burglary (1 st Degree, with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument)** C: Cheating Chemical or Biological Threat** Combustible Computer and Telecommunications Device Contraband D: Defiance, Disrespect toward Authority, and Non- Compliance Disorderly Conduct See Appendix A Do not call for possession, but if it is lit, the violation then becomes a higher offense depending upon which type of combustible it was. Do not call unless they commit another violation with the computer or telecommunications device. (e.g. bullying, pornography, threats, etc.) If so, document violation as the other offense. If it is illegal contraband then it should be listed under the violation that corresponds (e.g. drugs, weapons, etc.). If it is legal but against school policy, list specifically what it is, but do not call law enforcement. Do not call unless there is a specified, clear threat to the safety of students, staff or self. Do not call law enforcement unless there is a specified clear threat to the safety of students, staff or self. Disruption Dress Code Drug Paraphernalia Call law enforcement if the paraphernalia has residue. E: Endangerment^ Nobody was hurt and There was no intention to hurt anybody else Then the violation should be classified as recklessness. Extortion Do not call law enforcement unless there is repeated threat or intimidation. 2 P a g e

3 F: Do not call law enforcement for mutual combat, although it must be Fighting^ reported to ADE. If there was injury or it was not mutual, then classify as assault or aggravated assault. Fire Alarm Misuse** Firearms** (weapon) Forgery G: Gambling Graffiti or Tagging Damage exceeds $250, then classify it as vandalism; or If it contains hate speech or threats H: Harassment, Nonsexual Do not call law enforcement unless behavior is persistent. Hazing^ Do not call law enforcement unless it is determined that a crime has been committed. See notes in Appendix A for further explanation. Homicide** I: Indecent Exposure or Public Call law enforcement if there is a victim. Consult with appropriate school Sexual Indecency^ personnel to assess the situation. Illicit/Illegal Drugs** Including: Ecstasy, cocaine, crack, hallucinogens, heroin, marijuana, methamphetamines, etc Inappropriate Language Inhalants^ Do not call unless they have used the inhalant. K: Kidnapping** Knife with blades of less than Do not call law enforcement unless they use or threaten someone with it. 2.5 inches^ (dangerous item) Knife with blade length of at least 2.5 inches** (weapon) 3 P a g e

4 L: Laser pointer^ (dangerous item) Do not call law enforcement unless they use or threaten someone with it. Leaving School Grounds Do not call unless there is a safety concern for the student or it is without Permission coupled with other violations that require police contact. Letter Opener^ (dangerous item) Do not call unless they use it or threaten someone with it. Lying M: Mace^ (dangerous item) Do not call law enforcement unless they use or threaten someone with it. Minor Aggressive Act (hitting) N: Negative Group Affiliation Network Infraction Nunchakus** (weapon) Do not call law enforcement; unless it causes injury, then it should be classified as assault. Do not call unless the student hacks into the network with intent to access sensitive information. O: Other Dangerous Item^ Do not call law enforcement unless they use or threaten someone with it. Over the Counter Drugs Do not call for possession. It is not illegal to possess. If it is a medical (Inappropriate Use of) emergency, then call 911. See Appendix P: Paintball Gun^ (dangerous item) Do not call law enforcement unless they use or threaten someone with it. Parking Lot Pellet Gun^ (dangerous item) Do not call law enforcement unless they use or threaten someone with it. Plagiarism Pornography^ The student is distributing pornographic material Any of the people in the pornographic material are known to the student The pornography is of a minor 4 P a g e

5 Prescription Drugs ** (Inappropriate Use of) Public Display of Affection R: Recklessness The student has a prescription in their name and Prescription is current. Do not call law enforcement. If the violation is serious enough to call police, then the violation should be classified as endangerment. Robbery^ Call law enforcement unless there is a low level of threat and force. S: Sexual Abuse/Sexual Conduct with a Minor/Child Molestation** Sexual Harassment ^ Behavior is persistent or The victim feels threatened by the behavior Sexual Harassment with Contact^ See Appendix A Sexual Assault (Rape)** Simulated Firearm They were using it to threaten others, and It cannot be discerned whether it is real or not. Substance Represented as Call law enforcement, unless it can be determined that the substance is Illicit Drug legal T: Tardy Taser or Stun Gun^ (dangerous item) Tear Gas^ (dangerous item) Do not call law enforcement unless they use or threaten someone with it. It is not available for purchase, so law enforcement agencies want to be notified if anyone is in possession of it. Theft (Petty) Do not call if items are valued at less than $ P a g e

6 Exceptions Theft Call law enforcement if value of the items is more than $100. If it is personal property, the owner needs to make the report, not the school. Threat or Intimidation^ Call law enforcement unless there is no intent of harm. Tobacco ^ It is a student who was expelled or suspended for a serious Trespassing violation, or The person has already been warned and will not leave, or There is a specified, clear threat. Truancy U: Unexcused Absence Unknown Drug** Call law enforcement if substance cannot be identified. V: Vandalism of Personal Property^ Victim must call the police, the school should not call for them Vandalism of School Call law enforcement unless damage is under $250. If no suspect, place Property^ an online report. Verbal Provocation 6 P a g e