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Dr. Sonja Brookins SantelisesChief Executive Officer, Baltimore City Public Schools
School Police Report Card Survey
SY17-18
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Presentation to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners
July 24, 2018
Theresa D. Jones, Chief Achievement and
Accountability Officer
School Police Report Card Survey Purpose and Importance
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• Gauge the amount and quality of interactions between students and School Police
• Developed by Youth As Resources and the Baltimore Algebra Project.
• Survey developed by/for students.
• Adds students’ voice to the conversation about School Police
• Results can be a catalyst for change
• Utilize for changes to practices and training
School Police Report Card SurveyAdministration
• Administered online • English and Spanish
• Schools and programs with permanently assigned School Police
• March 19 – June 19, 2018
• 37 schools and programs eligible to participate• Only students in grades 5 -12 participated
• 5,156 students participated in the School Police Report • This year’s response rate (22.3%) is similar to last year’s
(22.9%).
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Summary of Results
• Students and School Police have a positive relationship, as indicated by:
• 84% of students feel that school police are respectful to students
• 80% of students feel that school police are approachable
• 81% of students feel that school police do not make them feel like criminals
• In addition, more than 70% of students agreed that school police contribute positively to school climate and make them feel safe.
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Respectfulness and Approachability
6%9%
53%
32%
7%9%
54%
30%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My school police are respectful to students
SY16-17 SY17-18N=5,386 (SY16-17), N=5,117 (SY17-18)
6%
14%
55%
26%
7%
13%
56%
24%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My school police are approachable
SY16-17 SY17-18
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N=5,349 (SY16-17), N=5,080 (SY17-18)
Positive Interactions and School Climate
8%
12%
52%
28%
8%11%
53%
28%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My school police do not make me feellike a criminal
SY16-17 SY17-18
7%
18%
57%
18%
9%
16%
57%
18%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My school police contribute positively to school culture
and climate
SY16-17 SY17-18
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N=5,335 (SY16-17), N=5,011 (SY17-18) N=5,350 (SY16-17), N=5,019 (SY17-18)
Safety
10%
17%
49%
24%
11%
19%
49%
21%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My school police make me feel safe
SY16-17 SY17-18
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N=5,359 (SY16-17), N=5,080 (SY17-18)
Relationships and Understanding
25%
33%30%
11%
31%34%
27%
9%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
I have some form of a relationship with my school
police
SY16-17 SY17-18
18%
33%37%
12%
23%
33% 34%
11%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree StronglyAgree
My school police have an understanding of my life in
and outside of school
SY16-17 SY17-18
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N=5,315 (SY16-17), N=5,011 (SY17-18) N=5,361 (SY16-17), N=5,095 (SY17-18)
Force
12%
40%37%
11%9%
40% 41%
10%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
*My school police use force when dealing with conflicts
SY16-17 SY17-18
5%
14%
69%
12%
When thinking of force and School Police, what does the
term force mean to you?
Baton
Mace/PepperSpray
Physical
Other
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N=5,060 (SY17-18)N=5,351 (SY16-17), N=5,042 (SY17-18)
Open-Ended Comments
• Students were asked, “School police would not be needed if…”
• Responses included:
• “We lived in a perfect Utopia; teachers disciplined correctly as well as creating a friendly environment.”
• “Students were kind and understanding instead of being rude and immature towards others.”
• “People had more compassion for one another.”
• “If people just understood how to use words to solve their confrontation instead of violence.”
• “There wasn’t as much violence in the area.”
• “We had more gun control.”
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Is there anything…you feel is important for us to know
Per one student:
• “I don't interact with my school police officer much but every time I see him he is pleasant and kind and encourages me and my classmates to do our work. He always accompanies students to rallies and protests even if our school doesn't condone it. He is dedicated to protecting us and I think he's a real stand up guy. That said, I don't automatically trust cops and therefore I think strong vetting is important to figure out which officers would be best to hire for this job.”
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Considerations
• Some responses indicate a need for further discussion around appropriate expectations for school police:
• 65% of students feel that they do not have some form of a relationship with their school police
• 56% of students do not feel that school police have an understanding of their life in and outside of school
• 51% of students feel that school police use force when dealing with conflicts
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Recommendations and Next Steps
• Chief Hamm will share the results with the School Safety Advisory Board
• Clearly define the roles and expectations of School Police Officers
• Ongoing communication
• School Police, Students, Parents, School Administration and Staff
• Determine the plan for future survey administration in support of Board policy
• Survey design
• Review and revision of questions
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Comments or Questions?
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Chris Wohn, Director of Research Services
CRWohn@bcps.k12.md.us
Akil L. Hamm, Chief of School Police
AHamm@bcps.k12.md.us
Respondents by Grade Level
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Grade
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Number (Percentage) of Respondents
Number (Percentage) of Respondents
5th 49 (1%) 87 (2%)
6th 245 (5%) 141 (3%)
7th 184 (3%) 365 (7%)
8th 222 (4%) 319 (6%)
9th 1377 (25%) 1537 (30%)
10th 1205 (22%) 1133 (22%)
11th 1189 (22%) 901 (17%)
12th 949 (18%) 673 (13%)
Total 5420 5156
Listening and Encouragement
10%
24%
49%
17%
12%
25%
48%
15%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My school police listen to my opinions
and ideas
SY16-17 SY17-18
11%
24%
47%
19%
12%
25%
46%
17%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My school police encourage and support me
SY16-17 SY17-18
N=5,354 (SY16-17), N=5,071 (SY17-18)
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N=5,334 (SY16-17), N=5,053 (SY17-18)
Students with Disabilities
6%
14%
59%
21%
7%
13%
60%
21%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My school police understand that some students are people with
disabilities that may or may not be seen
SY16-17 SY17-18
6%
14%
62%
18%
7%
15%
60%
17%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My school police understand how to work
with students with disabilities
SY16-17 SY17-18
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N=5,343 (SY16-17), N=5,046 (SY17-18) N=5,337 (SY16-17), N=5,045 (SY17-18)
Learning and Pleasantness
8%
20%
53%
19%
8%
17%
53%
21%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Encounters with school police do not disrupt learning
SY16-17 SY17-18
7%
16%
56%
20%
8%
15%
59%
18%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Encounters with my school police are pleasant
SY16-17 SY17-18
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N=5,340 (SY16-17), N=5,052 (SY17-18) N=5,340 (SY16-17), N=5,055 (SY17-18)
Dependability and Calming
9%
19%
52%
20%
10%
18%
50%
22%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My school police are adults I can depend on to help if I am having an
issue
SY16-17 SY17-18
8%
16%
57%
19%
7%
16%
59%
18%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
When my school police get involved, they help calm the situation
SY16-17 SY17-18
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N=5,352 (SY16-17), N=5,064 (SY17-18) N=5,354 (SY16-17), N=5,040 (SY17-18)
School Events and Resources
11%
30%
47%
12%12%
33%
46%
9%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My school police refer students to resources and inform the school
about upcoming events and resources
SY16-17 SY17-18
11%
31%
43%
14%13%
33%
43%
12%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My school police participate in school activities
SY16-17 SY17-18
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N=5,335 (SY16-17), N=5,022 (SY17-18) N=5,327 (SY16-17), N=5,021 (SY17-18)
Board of School Commissioners
Cheryl A. Casciani, Chair
Peter Kannam, Vice-Chair
Muriel Berkeley
Michelle Harris Bondima
Linda Chinnia
Andrew “Andy” Frank
Martha James-Hassan
Ronald S. McFadden
Johnette A. Richardson
Ashley Peña, Student Commissioner
Christian Gant, Board Executive Officer
Senior Management Team
Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises, Chief Executive Officer
Alison Perkins-Cohen, Chief of Staff
Shashi Buddula, Interim Chief Technology Officer
Sean L. Conley, Chief Academic Officer
John L. Davis, Jr., Chief of Schools
Jeremy Grant-Skinner, Chief Human Capital Officer
Theresa Jones, Chief Achievement and Accountability
Officer
J. Keith Scroggins, Chief Operating Officer
Tammy L. Turner, Esq., Chief Legal Officer
John Walker, Interim Chief Financial Officer
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