Res 2023-138R approving an Interlocal Agreement with the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District for the city’s provision of police officers to the school district to serve as School Resource Officers

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7.3 The DEPARTMENT ensures that SROs shall maintain their required (40) hours of continued education every two years, with curriculum to include but not limited to: Use of Force; De- escalation; Implicit Bias or Cultural Diversity; and Professional Policing. 7.4 The DEPARTMENT ensures that SROs will receive continued training in recognizing and de- escalating criminal matters involving mental health, disorders, and drug abuse. 7.5 The DEPARTMENT ensures that SROs will receive in-service and continued education on juvenile laws related to rehabilitation and not punishment. 7.6 SMCISD shall provide all SROs with a walkthrough of SMCISD campuses they are assigned to and shall provide the DEPARTMENT and all SROs with blueprints for all SMCISD campuses as well as a list of all teachers and their assigned classrooms. SROs should become thoroughly familiar with the campuses being served. 7.6 The DEPARTMENT's SROs shall comply with all legal statutes relating to search and seizure and use of force. 8.0 Dress Code-SROs shall be provided an appropriate uniform by the DEPARTMENT. 9.0 Supplies and Eauinment- The DEPARTMENT agrees to provide each SRO with the following equipment. 9.1 Properly equipped law enforcement motor vehicles, subject to availability; 9.2 The DEPARTMENT agrees to maintain all vehicles assigned to SROs; 9.3 The DEPARTMENT agrees to pay for gasoline, oil, replacement tires, and other expenses associated with the operation of the said vehicles; 9.4 The DEPARTMENT agrees to purchase and maintain comprehensive general auto liability insurance on the said vehicles in an amount minimally required under State law; 9.5 The DEPARTMENT agrees to provide the standard issue pistol and rounds of ammunition for each SRO; 9.6 The DEPARTMENT agrees to provide each SRO with the usual and customary office supplies and forms required in the performance of their duties; 9.7 The SMCISD will provide SROs with equipment and office space to ensure that the goals set forth in this agreement are met. 10.0 Term of Agreement 10.1 The term of this agreement shall begin on August 15,2023, the first day of the 2023-2024 school year, and end on May 23, 2024; however, the term of this agreement may change based on orders or guidance issued by the federal government, state government, the City of San 6