Memorandum of Understanding between Arlington School Board (operating as Arlington Public Schools) and Arlington County Police Department(PDF, 394KB)
The Arlington School Board, operating as Arlington Public Schools (APS), and Charles Penn in his official capacity as the Chief of the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) enter into the School-Law Enforcement Partnership (SLEP) to continue fostering relations of mutual respect and understanding in order to build positive and safe school environments.
SLEP is intended to facilitate effective, timely communication and coordination of efforts by both APS and ACPD. The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish a mutually beneficial framework that both the school division and law enforcement can work within to achieve shared goals of promoting supportive, safe, and secure schools for students, faculty, and staff.