WS Item 4
School Resource Officer Introduction
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City of Southlake Strategy Map
Critical Business Outcomes
CBO1 - Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives.
CBO2 - Become an employer of choice by developing a plan to recruit,
develop and retain employees committed to excellence.
CBO3 - Develop long-term strategies to address future financial uncertainties and challenges.
CBO4 - Improve mobility by proactively
completing traffic analysis of key areas.
CBO5 -Optimize resources through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and add service value.
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
Performance
Management &
Service Delivery
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
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SRO Hiring Process Goals
Our goals were to hire the highest quality School Resource Officers possible to help ensure the safety and future success of our children
Ideal candidates would possess a wide range
of experience in law enforcement
Have a passion for working with young children
Include the Carroll Independent School District in the selection process
We believe we achieved our goals!
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Recruitment Framework
Different structure vs. normal SPD hiring process
Mandated an advanced TCLEOSE certificate
Standard officer background testing
Separate hiring process from regular police officers
Mandated an advanced TCLEOSE certificate
Combination of training hours, education, and years of service
Standard police officer background
testing
Polygraph, psychological, physical, drug screen, & background investigation
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Hiring Process
May 2013: call for applications
54 applicants
June 2013: applications screened
11candidates identified
July 2013: interviewed applicants
54 applicants
11interviews
First interview with City staff
Second interview with Asst Chief Brandon and Lori Allison, Principal of Johnson Elementary
Third interview with Chief Mylett
and Asst Chief Brandon
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Snapshot of New SROs
TCLEOSE certified Master Peace Officers
184 total law enforcement years
Patrol
Detectives
SWAT
Former SROs
Former Police Chief
All 7 are TCLEOSE certified Master Peace Officers
Total of 184 years of law enforcement experience
Patrol
Detectives
SWAT
Former SRO’s
1 former Chief of Police and City Administrator
All
have been trained and certified as School Resource Officers
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Snapshot of the New SROs
All have been trained and certified as School Resource Officers
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Officer Matthew Petrie, Durham Intermediate
23 years Grapevine PD
14 years as an SRO in GCISD
Past Board of Directors for Texas DARE Officers Association
Special Olympics
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Officer Ken West, Rockenbaugh Elementary
25 years Hurst PD
Patrol Division Commander
SWAT Commander
6 years Chief of Police for Hudson Oaks
3 years Assistant City Manger for Lake Worth
1 year City Administrator for Glen Rose
Air
Force veteran
Officer of the Year
Life Saving Award
Supervisor of the Year
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Officer Robert Slusser, Carroll Elementary
20 years Texas Department of Public Safety,
Sergeant in CID/Auto Theft
11 years United States Marine Corps,
Staff Sergeant supervising 80 Marines
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Officer Richard Gallaway, Old Union Elementary
31 years Forth Worth PD
10 years SWAT
21 years as a detective
Major case squad
Homeland Security
Cold case homicides
Life saving award
Six time officer of the year nominee
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Officer Cheryl Womack, Johnson Elementary
22 years Colleyville PD
3 years as a detective
14 years as an SRO in GCISD
DARE instructor
Training, hiring, and firearms instructor
Child Abduction Response Team member
Crisis negotiator
City
of Colleyville Integrity Award, 2011
Certificate of Merit, 2011
Friend of Children PTA Award, 2001 & 2004
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Officer Frank LaGrassa, Walnut Grove Elementary
26 years Fort Worth PD
Patrol
Bike patrol
Foot patrol
SRO
Lifesaving Award
5 years as Haslet City Council Member
Northwest ISD long range planning committee member
Vice Chairman, Roanoke
Zoning Board of Adjustment
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Officer Art Litke, Eubanks Intermediate
Picture not yet available
Start date of August 12
21 years North Richland Hills PD
14 years SRO
DARE elementary & junior high certification
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SRO Operating Guide
Communication tool
Provides purpose
Historical background
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Questions?
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