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WS Item 4 School Resource Officer Introduction 1 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 2 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! 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 Snapshot of the New SROs All have been trained and certified as School Resource Officers 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 SRO Operating Guide Communication tool Provides purpose Historical background 15 Questions? 16