City of Orange City Manager*

Law enforcement, first responders, and other stakeholders have demonstrated a strong interest in working cooperatively with Orange County public schools to mitigate the risk of an active shooter incident; establishment of MOUs between law enforcement and school districts would strengthen this cooperation. City's Response: Respondent agrees with the finding. The City of Orange agrees with this finding insofar that the City of Orange is relying on the information and examples detailed in the subject grand jury report. The City of Orange Police Department already works collaboratively with the school district, including but not limited to participating in trainings, meetings, and assigning School Resource Officers to various schools. As part of their customary duties, the City of Orange Police Department's School Resource Officers routinely consult with school district personnel regarding active shooter protocols.

School Resource Officers (SROs) are a valuable asset for school safety, yet many cities/districts do not allocate sufficient funds to hire needed officers. City's Response: Respondent agrees with the finding. The City of Orange agrees with this finding insofar that the City of Orange is relying on the information and examples detailed in the subject grand jury report. The City of Orange Police Department assigns School Resource Officers to various schools in the district. The School Resource Officers work proactively with the school district's administration regarding handling matters, communication, and prevention. The City cannot, however, opine as to whether other cities and/or school districts have allocated sufficient funding for their respective programs. E. CHAPMAN AVENUE ORANGE, CA 92866-1506 ORANGE CIVIC CENTER 300 E. CHAPMAN AVE. . . . .