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<br />COPS in Schools Application Forms <br /> <br />H. Supervision Responsibility and Chain of Command for the SRO <br />(This section should clearly establish a definitive chain of command for the SRO, <br />including the individual(s) responsible for the supervision of the SRo. With rare <br />exception, this responsibility lies with the law enforcement executive or their law <br />enforcement designee.) <br /> <br />The school resource officer answers immediately to <br />the Lieutenant of the Criminal Investigation Division, <br />who in turn answers to the Chief of Police. <br /> <br />I. Decision-Making Authority Regarding Enforcement of Applicable <br />Laws and Procedures by the SRO <br />(This section outlines the mutual understanding between the law enforcement <br />agency and school or school district partner(s) with regard to the scope of <br />authority of the SRO(s) to enforce state, local, and federal laws.) <br /> <br />The school resource~officer is employed by, and will be <br />directed and supervised by the City of Paris Police <br />Department and will fairly and objectively enforce, the <br />law. However, the SRO will also work with the Chisum <br />I.S.D. to assist with any policy and enhancing school <br />safety as long as it does not conflict with established <br />law enforcement pOlicy/regulations. <br /> <br />J. Evaluation of the Program/Grant Project <br />(This section identifies the partner(s) responsible for any evaluation of the <br />overall effectiveness of the SRO program.) <br /> <br />The Chief of Police and designated school official <br />will meet with the SRO and commanding Lieutenant as <br />needed to observe the progress of the grant and see to <br />compliance of the project. <br /> <br />40 <br />