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« • To give a brief review, the following are some support serv ices the school liaison officer had provided: ■ Physical presence in the school buildings and grounds. ■ Investigating crimes committed on school property and school buses. ■ Attends school activities such as sporting events, dances, etc. ■ Attends classes at teacher's requests and talks to students on various law enforcement subjects. ■ On request of school officials, counsels students on behavior problems that may border on criminal activity or who have committed violations needing tollow-up. ■ Meets with students and parents on law enforcement matters. ■ Provides a liaison between schools and the juvenile court system ■ Handles a local juvenile diversions programs-such as Family Conferencing, etc. ■ Attends community/school meetings and serves on the boards of those community groups. ■ Creates a rapport between law enforcement and students. This allows the students to get to know the police officer and develop a relationship that provides an atmosphere allowing them to feel more comfortable in coming to an officer with problems. ■ Wor'^s with the school administration, psychologists, counselors and teachers to assure 'he best for the students. ■ Speaks to community groups such as the chamber of commerce about the school liaison program. Additionally, to provide insight in what the liaison officer has accomplished during the past year, the following are school juvenile crimes and violations investigated in 1998: Assaults Burglary Terrorist Threats Auto Theft Fleeing Police Theft of Property Criminal Damage to Property Minor Consuming Possession of Marijuana Tamper with Motor Vehicle Trespass Runaway Curfew Obstruct Legal Process- (Resisting Arrest) Disorderly Conduct Fireworks 6 1 3 3 2 7 14 20 3 -7 7 6 18 4 6 I Total 103 Cases