Summary:
This agreement assigns four school resource officers to Peoria, Sunrise Mountain, Centennial and Liberty High Schools through the school year ending in May 2022.
School Resource Officers provide an important level of service for the school, the community, and the patrol officers on the street. The current school resource officers have also been involved in making the schools better neighbors by assessing the impact they have on the surrounding neighborhoods.
This program will continue the cooperative efforts by the City of Peoria Police Department and the Peoria Unified School District that create a positive approach to promoting public safety and awareness. By assigning police officers on the school campuses, it promotes a positive partnership with the Peoria Unified School District, students, the individual schools, and the Police Department.
The assigned officers participate in educational programs, which aid students in dealing successfully with peer pressure, child abuse, gangs, drug awareness, and other related issues. The officers will investigate school related criminal activities and assist school administrators in addressing these matters.
The officers work on campus while school is in session. During the summer break, officers will complete duties assigned by the Police Department. This partnership allows the Police Department to continue educational efforts in local schools while increasing police visibility and presence in the community.