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6. 1. C. - Page 2 <br />officer. Existing police personnel resources are being utilized to provide this service <br />and the officer position already exists in the police department budget. <br />ANALYSIS <br />The partnership between Sequoia High School and the Department has been highly <br />successful. Since its inception there has been a drop in criminal and gang activity at the <br />school. Having a dedicated officer, present on campus for the entire school year, is <br />invaluable to the students, the staff, and the Department. Because of the consistent <br />contact, the School Resource Officer is uniquely positioned to serve as a mentor and <br />role model for "at risk" students at a critical time in their lives. The opportunity for the <br />officer and students to interact on a consistent basis in a positive context cannot be <br />easily duplicated or replaced through other programs. A patrol officer, no matter how <br />talented or dedicated, who has other duties to attend to, simply cannot establish this <br />type of relationship with students or staff. Moreover, the relationships and trust <br />developed between the officer and students extends far beyond the campus and out <br />into the community, increasing the Department's ability to serve the needs of the <br />citizens of Redwood City. Were the program discontinued, the police department would <br />be unable to provide this unique service through other channels. The Department <br />would not only anticipate a rise in the number of incidents requiring police intervention <br />on campus, but the loss of an important avenue for community outreach. <br />ALTERNATIVES <br />Council could decline to enter the contract and a full -time School Resource Officer <br />would not be assigned to Sequoia High School. A regularly scheduled patrol officer <br />would attend to calls for service associated with the high school, in addition to <br />responding to other calls for service in the surrounding beat. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The Sequoia Union High School District agrees to pay $30,000.00 into the City of <br />Redwood City general fund. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW <br />N/A <br />ASHLEY OSBORNE <br />ADMINISTRATIVE SERGEANT <br />