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Hastings PD Policy Manual - 2020
Criminal Conduct on School Buses
466.1 POLICY
It is the policy of the Hastings Police Department to respond to allegations of criminal conduct
which occur within our jurisdiction on school buses. This agency shall work with and consult school
officials, transportation personnel, parents, and students when respond to these incidents to
protect student safety and deal appropriately with those who violate the law. This policy recognizes
that responding to reports of alleged criminal conduct on school buses within this jurisdiction is
the responsibility of this agency in cooperation with any other law enforcement agency that has
jurisdiction over the alleged offense. This policy is not intended to interfere with or replace school
disciplinary policies that relate to student misconduct on school buses.
466.2 PROCEDURE
This agency shall:
A. respond to calls for assistance from any citizen, school, or bus transportation company official
as they may pertain to criminal conduct on school buses;
B. issue citations, release pending further investigation, or apprehend and transport individuals
committing crimes on school buses, to the extent authorized by law;
C. investigate reports of crimes committed on school buses by using the same procedures followed
in other criminal investigations;
D. submit reports regarding the incident to superior officers and the prosecuting attorney as
required by agency policy;
E. follow through with any other investigation necessary to prepare a case pertaining to criminal
conduct on school buses as requested by the prosecuting attorney; and
F. provide information to the school regarding the incident as required or authorized by law.
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