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Deputies in Schools, A Virtual Conference Series
Los Angeles, Calif.-Deputies in Schools
Join the virtual conference for a discussion regarding the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department School Resource Deputy program.
School Resource Deputies are sworn law enforcement officers whose duty it is to protect students and faculty and to secure the campus. Their purpose is to improve school safety.
In recent years, high profile use of force incidents and several reports indicating racial profiling of students raises concerns about the presence of deputies in schools. We’ll bring together experts to discuss how the program began, the purpose and protocols, and areas for improvements.
Session 1: Background & Overview
Join the virtual conference for a discussion regarding the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department School Resource Deputy program. School Resource Deputies are sworn law enforcement officers whose duty it is to protect students and faculty and to secure the campus. Their purpose is to improve school safety.
In recent years, high profile use of force incidents and several reports indicating racial profiling of students raises concerns about the presence of deputies in schools. We’ll bring together experts to discuss how the program began, the purpose and protocols, and areas for improvements. Learn more and register or call (213) 306-3065 and enter the access code: 2599 514 8450
Session 1: Thursday, July 27
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Speakers:
Mourad Kabanjian, Sergeant, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Kelly Fischer, Deputy Director, Office of Violence Prevention
Raquel Derfler, Co-Chair or Cancel the Contract
Dara Williams, Chief Deputy, Office of Inspector General
Register for future sessions:
Session 2: Deputies in Schools: Balancing Safety & EquityMonday, July 31 from 1:00-2:30pm
This session will dive into the goals and obstacles of balancing safety and equity while deputies are in schools. While School Resource Deputies are tasked to ensure school safety, there is debate about the impact of engagement these officers have with students. Learn more and register or call (213) 306-3065 and enter access code: 2538 262 8261
Session 3: Deputies in Schools: Ensuring Outcomes & AccountabilityThursday, August 3 from 9:00-10:30am
This panel will highlight the goals of school security and how districts, schools, parents, and students can work toward improved outcomes for student and ensuring accountability for all. Learn more and registeror call (213) 306-3065 and enter access code: 2538 893 5740
Submit Written Public Comment:
In addition to a live question & answer period following speaker remarks, community members may submit written comments online by August 7.
There are three ways to tune in:
1. Join Online: Click on the links above to register for Webex.
2. Watch: Tune into the Facebook Livestream.
3. Phone: Call the number noted above and listen to the conference.
Questions? Email cocnotify@coc.lacounty.gov or call (213) 253-5678.
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