Law Enforcement is From Mars and School Administrators are From Venus: A Lighthearted, but Meaningful Look at the Recipe for a Successful School-Law Enforcement Partnership
Monday, July 29, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hampton Convention Center
GOAL: To provide an opportunity for school and law enforcement leadership and policy makers to collaborate to keep schools and communities safe places to work and learn.
9:00 a.m. Check In, Coffee, and Light Refreshments
10:00 a.m. Welcome, Purpose and Introductions
Jeremy J. Raley, Ed.D., Chief of Staff, Virginia Department of Education
Jackson Miller, Director, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
Stewart D. Roberson, Superintendent Emeritus, Hanover County Public Schools, Chair of the Board, Moseley Architects, and Forum Facilitator
10:30 a.m. Law Enforcement is From Mars, School Administrators are from Venus: Merging the Two Worlds
Heather Calvert, Ed.D., Principal, Kansas City Public Schools
John Calvert, Director of School Safety, Kansas State Department of Education and Part-Time Law Enforcement Officer
In a world where law enforcement and school officials are working together so closely, it is no wonder why there could be confusion, disagreements, and sometimes anger. The lack of training on how to work together can sometimes have us seeing the same situation not only from different perspectives but from different worlds. This presentation is seen through the eyes of a building administrator and school resource officer who had to learn this firsthand as husband and wife!
11:15 a.m. Avoiding Pitfalls on the Road to Enhanced School Safety: A Legislation Overview
James Christian, Ed.D, Manager, Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety, Department of Criminal Justice Services
While often overlooked, misunderstood, or misapplied, Virginia legislation surrounding school safety can be a great tool for enhancing school climate and the school-law enforcement partnership. Dr. Christian will provide an overview of the legislation related to the required Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), School Resource Officers (SRO) and the SRO Grant and certification programs, School Security Officers (SSO), Private Security and Armed Security to lay the groundwork for a panel discussion.
11:45 a.m. Lunch (Provided)
12:30 p.m. Hot Button Issues in School Safety - Panel Discussion
Douglas Brown, Member, Virginia School Boards Association Board of Directors and School Board Member, Newport News
Scott Brabrand, Ed.D., Executive Director, Virginia Association of School Superintendents
Sarah Calveric, Ed.D., Superintendent, Caroline County Public Schools
Shahram Fard, Chief, Falls Church Police Department
John Jones, Executive Director, Virginia Sheriff’s Association
Dana Schrad, Executive Director, Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police
Participants will be given the opportunity to submit questions around selected hot button issues.
1:30 p.m. Break
1:40 p.m. Key Ingredients for a Strong School-Law Enforcement Partnership: Safe Schools Through Stronger Relationships
Part 1 - What You See is Not Always What You Get
Lieutenant Wayland Cubit, Director of Security, Oklahoma City Public Schools
What you see is not always what you get. There is more to each of us, and every situation than meets the eye. Our colleagues and the students we serve deserve our best. Intellectually we know this to be true, but achieving the desired outcome is not always easy. Our own belief systems, news headlines, stereotypes, and a multitude of other factors impact our daily thought process. Lieutenant Cubit will discuss strategies for building positive school and community relationships, and how these developments can enhance school safety. The session also focuses on how to create trusting, authentic connections with others and how this impacts safety in schools.
Part 2 - The Science of Us: Understanding and Improving Relationships
Jim Harris, Ed.D., MSW, Opportunities Consulting Services, LLC
What makes us who we are and successful individuals is a combination of state, story, and strategy. Our own mental and physical status is instrumental in our ability to understand and solve problems with others. With his usual humor and anecdotes, Dr. Harris will discuss the importance of analyzing and challenging our belief systems and the questions we ask ourselves.
3:00 p.m. Forum Concludes
Resources
2023 Division of PST-VCSCS Highlights
Know.Talk.Ask. Suicide Prevention Program
Before, During, and After Curriculum (New)
Legislative Summary for Schools
Behavioral Threat Assessment Resource Toolkit for K-12 Virginia Schools
Model Crisis Plan (New)
Community Crime and Violence Data
Model Memorandum of Understanding
Critical Incident Response Curriculum (New)
Ok2SpeakOut Threat Assessment Reporting Program
Emergency Planning for Individuals with Access and Functional Needs
SROs versus SSOs – Responsibility Overview