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It is not surprising that an increased officer presence results in a higher number of reported <br />crimes and an increase in the number of weapons and drugs found. The correlation is not <br />between the increase in the presence of weapons or drugs and the presence of the SRO, <br />instead the presence of the officer leads to finding more contraband on campus. <br />PUSD Survev <br />As part of the preparation for drafting this MOU, PUSD staff conducted a survey with the <br />PUSD community about the SRO program and also met with students to gather information <br />and feedback. In Spring 2021, the SRO program survey was sent to PUSD students, staff, <br />and parents/guardians. Survey results showed a high level of support for the program and a <br />general increased feeling of safety when having SROs on campus. Overall, 1,240 <br />parents/guardians (Gr. 6-12), 638 students (Gr. 6-12), and 378 staff members completed the <br />survey. Data points from the survey include: <br />Parents/Guardians <br />78.9% of parents/guardians feel that the SRO Program should continue as is or <br />continue with changes <br />6.9% of parents/guardians feel we should seek an alternative program <br />86.7% of parents/guardians indicate that having an SRO on campus contributes to <br />feeling that their child is safer or somewhat safer <br />a 3.3% of parents/guardians indicate that having an SRO on campus contributes to <br />feeling that their child is less safe <br />Students <br />a 47.8% of students indicate that the SRO program should continue as is or continue <br />with changes <br />■ 12.9% of students indicate that we should look at alternative programs <br />a 39.3% of students had no opinion <br />62.9% of students feel school is safer or somewhat safer with an SRO present <br />• 8.8% of students feel less safe with an SRO present <br />• 28.4% of students are unsure <br />PUSD Staff <br />70.4% of PUSD staff feel the SRO program should continue or continue with changes <br />12.7% of PUSD staff feel we should look at alternative programs <br />a 75.6% of PUSD staff indicate having an SRO on campus contributes to feeling safe or <br />somewhat safe <br />6.3% of PUSD staff indicate having an SRO on campus contributes to feeling less <br />safe. <br />Overall conclusions from the survey indicate: <br />MOST: The majority of respondents indicated they would like to continue the SRO program <br />as is. <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />