In light of increased acts of violence in school around the country, the Swatara Township Police Department has started the "Operation School Guardian" initiative.
The initiative requires patrol officers to make regular and unannounced visits to each of the township schools. The patrols will be both inside and outside. The initiative also requires officers to regularly appear during school lunches to interact with students and staff.
Operation School Guardian also involves the implementation of the "TEAM" program in each school. "TEAM" stands for Teaching, Educating and Mentoring" and is replacing the DARE program. The program assigns a patrol officer to each school to educate students and staff about various topics. The officer also acts as a liason for the school for special concerns, including safety questions and presentations.
The initiative requires patrol officers to make regular and unannounced visits to each of the township schools. The patrols will be both inside and outside. The initiative also requires officers to regularly appear during school lunches to interact with students and staff.
Operation School Guardian also involves the implementation of the "TEAM" program in each school. "TEAM" stands for Teaching, Educating and Mentoring" and is replacing the DARE program. The program assigns a patrol officer to each school to educate students and staff about various topics. The officer also acts as a liason for the school for special concerns, including safety questions and presentations.