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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)[email protected]
“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