7-338 - Police Response to School Bus and School Bus Stop Incidents

7-338 - Police Response to School Bus and School Bus Stop Incidents

Policy

The Minneapolis Police Department works closely with the Minneapolis School District to create and maintain a safe environment for students on school buses and at school bus stops.

The MPD will respond to emergency and all other 9-1-1 calls for police service to incidents on Minneapolis Public School transportation buses and at school bus stops with MPD district squads in accordance with existing 9-1-1 response procedures.

Response to on-going situations of a minor nature on school buses and at school bus stops will be referred to the appropriate precinct unit for follow-up. Direct written notification of these situations will be sent to the School Programs supervisor.

 

Definitions

Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.

  • MPD District: A geographical area within a sector usually determined by the precinct Inspector.

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