School
Resource Officers: There are four officers assigned
to this unit. They cover Plantation High School, South
Plantation High School, Plantation Middle School and
Seminole Middle School. The officers assigned to a
school offer counseling and guidance and address criminal
activity that occurs at the school.
G.R.A.D.E: Starting in 2002, the School
Resource Officers are now teaching the G.R.A.D.E.
program at eleven elementary schools. G.R.A.D.E. stands
for Gang Resistance and Drug Education. G.R.A.D.E.
is a ten-week course geared at the elementary level
that discusses issues like self-respect, conflict
resolution, leaders and followers, drug awareness
and gang awareness.
Juvenile
Detectives: There are two detectives assigned
to the Juvenile Unit who have a variety of responsibilities.
Along with investigating criminal activity, the detectives
are responsible for the identification of gangs and
other juveniles involved in violent street activities.
These detectives work closely together with other
police agencies in the county.
Victim
Advocate: There is one civilian employee assigned
to this position, Becky Slack. She works closely with
the victims of domestic violence and other family
problems. This program also assists victims and survivors
of crimes.