TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Police
Chief Darrell Lowe
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DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Police
Brian Coats
Captain
TITLE:
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Lake Washington School District 2023-2024 School Liaison Officer Program
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The purpose of this presentation is to provide Council with an update and overview on the status of the School Resource Officer program and desire of the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) to continue having the support and commitment of the police department.
RPD is committed to further the long-standing partnership between LWSD and the Redmond Police Department. Staff from both entities have been engaging in on-going conversations about the future of the School Resource Officer program, including a reimagining and re-naming the position to School Liaison Officer.
A draft of the 2023-2024 MOU is being developed by LWSD with the final version expected in August 2023.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
LWSD/Redmond Police Department MOU (pending)
* Required:
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* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The primary purpose for maintaining a strong relationship between LWSD and Redmond PD are as follows:
* Provide expertise and guidance to the district related to threats, safety & security.
* Increase understanding of each partner's operations and impacts on service and response.
* Help keep students out of the criminal justice system.
* Provide positive interactions between police officers, school staff, students, and families.
* Connect school staff, students, and families to supportive community services.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
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* Outreach Methods and Results:
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* Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IM...
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