School Based Policing Program

Hi, my name is Senior Constable Danny Hughes.

I am the School Based Police Officer (SBPO) for Kawana College. Waters State

You can find details on the Program below.

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School Based Policing Program

The School Based Policing Program (SBPP) is a joint initiative of the Queensland Police Service and Education Queensland and helps provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The Program is based on the interaction of a school based police officer (SBPO) with students and school authorities in a school environment. The participation by SBPOs in the education of students is an integral part of the Service approach to community policing.

The SBPP is an integral part of the current approach to policing, which places a greater emphasis on community involvement and preventative approaches to crime.

The appointment of a school based police officer to a school is to assist the school and the community by:

(i) addressing identified needs within the school community;

(ii) assisting teachers in developing and presenting curriculum material to meet police and school community needs; and

(iii) undertaking initial response and investigation of offences within the parameters of the school.

It is not the intention of the program for school based police officers to undertake functions which would ordinarily be carried out by teaching staff.

School based police officers coordinate and liaise with relevant agencies regarding students’ welfare and counsel students.

They also provide advice to parents on issues such as truancy and conduct education programs for students on issues such as law, police duties and other related topics, which support the school curriculum.

A school based police officer is responsible for:

(i) delivering lectures and providing information on law, police duties and other related topics which support the school curriculum;

(ii) the initial investigation and recording of all offences reported to the officer within the school cluster;

(iii) providing advice, where appropriate, to members of the school community with regard to traffic matters, property and personal safety;

(iv) establishing and maintaining open communications with relevant youth welfare agencies; and

(v) providing referral to other agencies where appropriate.

Schools participating in this initiative report a dramatic impact on delivering anti-drug information to students, reducing the availability of drugs at schools and targeting people who sell drugs to students. School attendance rates also tend to be higher.