Confidential: Grand Jury Report and Responses

Seven of the ten districts have a specific threat assessment plan; those districts without a plan are less able to respond effectively to threats. All of these reported that local law enforcement was aware of their plan. X AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE – explain the disputed portion DISAGREE – explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The Scotts Valley Police Department (SVPD) is aware of the threat assessment plan that has been included as part of the Scotts Valley Unified School District’s (SVUSD) Comprehensive Safe Schools Plan. Additionally, SVPD is aware of and has participated in training for the newest revision of the SVUSD, which will be implemented by the SVUSD beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.

Not all local law enforcement agencies have personnel trained in assessing threats of school violence, leaving them less able to assist schools. X AGREE PARTIALLY DISAGREE – explain the disputed portion DISAGREE – explain why Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The Scotts Valley Police Department (SVPD) values the importance of a safe learning environment on campuses in the Scotts Valley Unified School District (SVUSD), as well as the other school campuses within our jurisdiction and beyond. As such, SVPD will be participating in the development of a threat assessment plan that will be applicable to all agencies and campuses within Santa Cruz County.