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Virginia Crime Stoppers Association, Inc

This section is a power point presentation developed by Martin Shirilla of the VCSA Board and the Lancaster

County Crime Solvers providing training for

establishing a school Crime Stoppers program.

Crime Stoppers 102:Implementing aSchool Crime Line Program

presented by

The Virginia CrimeStoppers Association, Inc.

www.vacrimestoppers.org

Today’s Trainer . . .

Capt. Martin R. ShirillaLancaster S.O.

8293 Mary Ball RoadLancaster, VA 22503

804-462-6117 (direct)shirilla@lancastersheriff.net

“Listen to me, please. Right now I’m large & in charge. Your turn comes later.”

“It’s my job to talk and your job to listen.”

In Memory

Charles W. “Charlie” CarnealApril 15, 1935 - June 9, 2005

Credits

Det. Kevin BaconChesterfield-Colonial Heights C/SDet. Bob ManzioneVirginia Beach C/SMr. Fred KernPeninsula Crime LineLt. Marc Woolverton

Training Objectives

Purpose of School Crime LineApplicable State LawsDocuments & ReportsLaunching the SCL

T.O. (cont.)

IdentifyParties, Concerns, Duties & Limits

TimelinesExchange Ideas & Information

School Crime Line:Purpose

Enhances learning environmentMirrors benefits to communityTeaches civic duty

C/S 101: “Short Course”

AdvertiseRaise $Maintain Telephone LineReceive Anonymous CallsDetermine Reward AmountAuthorize Payment Mechanism

C/S 101: (cont.)

CoordinatorCrime of the WeekStatistical ReportLiaison to BoardArrange Reward Payments

C/S 101: (cont.)

Community SupportCivilian Board MembersFinancial Support

Media Access

PeterPiperPicked aPeck ofPickledPeppers

ProperPriorPlanningPreventsPoorPerformance

“Who’s Who” in the SCL

C/S boardL.E.A.School AdministrationStudentsParentsCommunityMedia

C/S Board

FundingVolunteer Staffing

Law Enforcement

StaffingFundingTraining

School System

Perception of crimeLegal IssuesFundingRole of the students

Teacher-sponsorTrainingSupport Need

Parents

Perception of crimeIgnorance of the student’s role$$$Fear of retribution against student

Student Involvement

Eager to be involvedNeed direction & supervisionExplicit explanation of task & program limits

Understanding of their role within & outside of the school communityFear of being labeled (narc, snitch, etc.)Fear of retribution

What Time Is It?

. . . January 1July 1Labor DayTeacher Work DayThanksgiving8-4, 4-12, 12-8Snow Closing

. . .

Timing, Timing, Timing

C/B BoardLocal Law Enforcement AgencySchool Administration

Sample Timetable

Sept.-Oct. C/S business agendaOct.-Nov. Discuss with LEAJan. Contact School PrincipalFeb.- C/S Board follow-up planMarch Set meeting dateApril Personal invitationsMay Informational meeting

Sample Timetable (cont.)

June SCL committee meeting

July School Board agendaAugust Preparation

Parental information packs Presentations to students Seed money

Sample Timetable (cont.)

Sept. Distribute informationSept-June Program,

Program, Program!!

July Annual Review Reports Updates

Details . . .

Applicable State LawMaking the ContactInformational MeetingSample DocumentsSRO Involvement

2.2-37012.2-3706(E)2.2-37078.01-226.315.2-1713.119.2-30322.1-280.222.1-296.1, .2, .4

The Dillon Rule

It’s My Party . . .

Invitation List

School AdministrationC.L.E.O.SROMediaNeighboring programs with interestGuest Presenter (Anyone in this session!)

Making the Contact

In PersonBe BriefAsk for ConsiderationYes! know the Magic Question

Informational Meeting

Regular C/S Board MeetingBefore AgendaNo Immediate Decision Expected

Follow-up appointment(s)

. . . Documents . . .

C/S By-lawsMemorandum of AgreementC/S & L.E.A.Memorandum of AgreementC/S, School Board & L.E.A.

. . . & Mandatory ReportsAdult program: Current by-laws to school board annually School System: Distribution of School Crime Line Program Information to students and parents annually Statistical Reports: monthly to adult board

It’s Still a Puzzle!?!!

C/S BoardL.E.A.School AdministrationStudentsParentsCommunity

KISS: The C/S Board

SCL committee$$$Promo materials

KISS: L.E.A.

StaffingStatistical ReportsInteracts with Teacher-SponsorAttend functionsLiaison to SCL subcommittee School administration

KISS: School Admin

Extracurricular activityTeacher-sponsorMeeting time and spacePre-approval of student fundraisersFiduciary account

KISS:Students & Parents

Extracurricular activityEnjoyableChallengingRewarding

CostTimeSafety

KISS:Local Community

Financial supportVolunteer staffPositive influenceReduction in juvenile crimeMedia access

Q & A

Practical Exercise

You now have 20-25 students at the school crime line meetings, which will last for one hour each week.

Task #1: Agenda for the first meeting

Task #2: Program ideas for next 3 meetings

Task #3: Promo ideas for student body

Summary

“Never give up.”

- Sir Winston Churchill