TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Police |
Chief Darrell Lowe |
425-556-2521 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Police |
Julie Beard |
Lieutenant |
TITLE:
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Approval of a 2023 - 2027 Level II School Threat Assessment Team Memorandum of Understanding with Community Partners
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Redmond Police Department participates in a threat assessment program with the Puget Sound Educational Service District [PSESD] and the Lake Washington School District [LWSD] to help determine best outcomes for students involved with safety concerns. This is a continuation of an ongoing agreement between PSESD and the Redmond Police Department. Redmond Police provides Level II Threat Assessors to the multi-agency community team that help provide an immediate and systematic response to youth who pose a serious threat to commit acts of violence to others. This team includes law enforcement, social work, CPS, mental health practitioners, educators and more. This team meets the legal requirements set forth in RCW 28A.320.123, School-based threat assessment program.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
RCW 28A.320.123, which defines School-based threat assessment programs, directed school districts to adopt a policy and procedure in the 2020-2021 school year to establish such a program in alignment with the law. This MOU aligns the Redmond Police Department with the policy and procedure established by LWSD.
OUTCOMES:
Students who pose a serious threat to commit an act of violence to others on campus are first addressed with a Level I Assessment Team, made up of on-campus resources such as educators, counselors, law enforcement [SRO], and administration. When decisions need to be made for longer term placements, removals, or more significant safety threats, a Level II Assessment Team is convened. Members of these teams help determine holistic long-term solutions that keep students and communities safe, connect students with critical resources, and work toward reintroduction in school as a priority. Further information can be found here: Student Support Services - Puget Sound Educational Service District 121 (psesd.org) <https://www.psesd.org/programs-services/learning-teaching-and-family-support-ltfs/student-support>
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
We do not receive financial compensation for participation in the Threat Assessment Teams.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Safety
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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5/16/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Several options related to approval exist:
A. Approve as proposed.
B. Do not approve receipt of the renewed agreement and cease participation in the Threat Assessment Program. This would limit our ability to provide investigation updates and feedback that can help reintroduce students back to campus or access resources for long term success.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Level 2 MOU 01.28.22