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| FAQ - Community Services |
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| What is a Community Service Officer (CSO)? |
| CSOs are full-time employees that have various jobs within the Police Department. Their duties include parking enforcement, traffic control, school crossing guards, crime prevention, vehicle maintenance, evidence processing, and several other related duties. CSOs provide assistance to sworn officers to allow them more time to respond to community needs. |
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| What is the budget for the Community Services Unit? |
| $9.2 million. |
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| What personnel are assigned to the CSU? |
| 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants, 6 Officers and 1 administrative assistant. |
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| What is the difference between a School Resource Officer and a D.A.R.E. Officer? |
| A D.A.R.E. Officer teaches the 10 week elementary school curriculum and the 11 week middle school curriculum. The School Resource Officer (SRO) teaches law enforcement related topics when requested by the schools - from preschool to college/university classes. The SRO also handles school related criminal investigations. |
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| How many D.A.R.E./School Resource Officers does the Police Department have? |
| Four Officers are assigned as D.A.R.E./School Resource Officers. Officers are allowed to remain in this assignment for four years. |
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| What is the school safety patrol program? |
| The school safety patrol program consists of fifth through eighth grade students who promote traffic safety around their school by assisting their fellow students in crossing the street and parking lots. |
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| How many schools participate in the safety patrol program? |
| Safety patrol is a program that started in 1946 by the California State Automobile Association. The safety patrol program in Santa Clara has grown to over 450 students from 9 public schools, 3 parochial schools, and 1 private school. |
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