Provided 6-17-16
1516 RTKL 0181

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Office of School Safety

SUBJECT:
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RESPONSIBILITY AT CRIME SCENE

POLICY
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Directive#11

It is the responsibility of all School Police personnel, regardless of rank or
assignment, to protect the scene of a crime.
If School Police are the first on the scene, they will have the primary
responsibility and authority for the protection and security of all crime scenes until
the arrival of a School Police Supervisor or the Philadelphia Police.
The Philadelphia Police will have the primary responsibility and authority
for the investigation and examination of all crime scenes.

PROCEDURE
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The first officer to arrive will protect the entire scene and summon
assistance necessary to perform the duty.
Notify the immediate supervisor
Notify School Administrators.
Notify the School Police dispatcher who will contact Philadelphia Police
radio.
Ensure first aid is rendered.
Keep School Police radio informed of conditions.
Make arrest if possible
Prevent anyone from touching or moving any object at the scene.
Prevent anyone from entering the crime scene.
An SP-16 and an Incident Report will be prepared with all pertinent
information.

3-11-04
7-12-06
JUNE 2015

BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF SAFETY EXECUTIVE
OFFICE of SCHOOL SAFTETY
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