First Responder Decisions
You notice a student has a fading bruise on their arm after being absent for three days. According to the investigation procedures, what is your first step?
What is conducting a "minimal facts" interview (or assessing immediate safety)?
A mother leaves her child with a neighbor for two weeks while she works out of town. Has she legally "relinquished her rights" to custody?
What is No (relinquishment requires a legal document)?
An offender pretends to be a 15-year-old girl to gain the trust of a 14-year-old boy. This is an example of which manipulation tactic?
What is using a false identity (or fake profile)?
A parent is told their child is failing three classes, but they respond by saying, "He’s fine, he’s just lazy, there are no problems." This is an indicator of what?
What is denial of the existence of problems?
When an SRO teaches a class on "Gavin's Law" to a group of 8th graders, which of their primary roles are they fulfilling?
What is Educator?
A student tells you, "Something happened at home, but please don't tell my mom." Based on the "Dynamics of Victimization," why might a child make this request?
What is fear of the offender, protecting a family member, or an emotional bond with the abuser?
A father who is named on the birth certificate but has no court order for custody takes his illegitimate child from the mother's home. What crime has likely been committed under SC law?
What is Custodial Interference?
A victim is told that if they don't send more photos, their previous photos will be sent to their classmates. Under Gavin's Law, what is the specific name for this offense?
What is Felony Sexual Extortion?
During a home visit, a parent repeatedly calls their child "worthless" and a "mistake" in front of you. This is a sign of which type of maltreatment?
What is Parental Maltreatment (or Emotional/Mental Abuse)?
An SRO notices a student is withdrawn and spends lunch alone; they sit with the student to build a relationship. Which role is this?
What is Informal Counselor?
You are the first on the scene of a suspected sexual assault that occurred 24 hours ago. Besides notifying DSS, what is your immediate medical priority?
What is seeking immediate medical attention/protocol for the victim?
You decide NOT to take a child into Emergency Protective Custody because there is no "substantial and imminent danger," but you still suspect neglect. What is the required follow-up action?
What is writing a report and forwarding it to the county DSS office?
A student’s laptop was hacked, and the webcam was used to record them without their knowledge. Which agency should an SRO contact for specialized assistance with search warrants for this electronic evidence?
What is the SC ICAC Task Force (or FBI/NCMEC)?
A parent demands that their 10-year-old child maintain a 4.0 GPA and run a 6-minute mile, becoming aggressive when the child fails. This is an indicator of what?
What is demanding a level of performance the child is unable to achieve?
The Triad model is designed so that an SRO is not seen as an "outsider" or just a "cop in the hallway," but rather as a fully integrated member of this specific community.
What is the school family (or school community)?
A teacher wants to sit in on your interview with a child for "comfort." According to S.C. Code Ann §63-7-920, do you have the authority to conduct the interview without them or the parents present?
What is Yes (it is at the discretion of law enforcement/DSS)?
A physician detains a child for 12 hours because they believe the child will be harmed if sent home. Under §63-7-750, is the physician liable for a lawsuit from the parents?
What is No (they have immunity if acting in good faith)?
Why does the lesson plan state that children aged 8-17 are particularly vulnerable to "reciprocation" tactics?
What is because they may feel they "owe" the offender after being given money, drugs, or attention?
A child has a persistent, painful ear infection that the school has reported to the parent multiple times, yet the parent refuses to take them to a doctor. This is a legal indicator of what?
What is Neglect (failure to provide adequate health care)?
When an SRO visits a Social Studies class to explain the Fourth Amendment or the "why" behind school safety laws, they are fulfilling this specific leg of the Triad.
What is the Teacher (or Guest Speaker) role?
An officer conducts a long, detailed interview with a child that includes leading questions about the abuse. Why is this considered a "failure" in case management?
What is because it may result in an interview that is inadmissible/unacceptable to the criminal justice system?
Law enforcement and DSS have a disagreement on whether to take a child into custody. According to the lesson plan, who is the sole decision maker for EPC?
What is Law Enforcement?
If a student dies by suicide following a sextortion threat, the charge is upgraded to this under Gavin's Law.
What is Aggravated Sexual Extortion?
Under the definition of "Harm," if a parent allows a third party to perform "Female Genital Mutilation" on a child, they have committed child abuse. True or False?
What is True?
This role is often considered the most critical for long-term success because it allows a student to feel safe enough to disclose a crime, such as child abuse, to a trusted adult before it escalates.
What is the Informal Counselor (or Mentor) role?