Police School Liaison Officer
Eric Kline
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Officer Eric Kline has been a police officer for 10 years and employed with the Portage Police Department for 7 years.  Officer Kline worked at the White Pigeon Police Department, Constantine Police Department and the Three Rivers Police Department prior to Portage.  He is assigned as the Portage Central School Liaison Officer until 2012.  Officer Kline is involved in other specialty units such as Portage SWAT, Accident Reconstruction Unit, a Less Lethal Instructor, and is certified as a Police School Liaison Officer through NASRO (National Association of School Resource Officers)    

Programs

Fast $50

The fast fifty program allows students to take ownership of their school and report any illegal activity that occurs with in the school.  Students can contact the PSLO directly, call silent observer, or even text a tip to Kalamazoo Silent Observer to report these activities.  It is completely anonymous and remains confidential between the student and PSLO.  These activities can range from a theft to possession of an illegal substance.  If the tip is substantiated, the student receives $50 and up to $100 depending on the tip.

iPod Registration Program

The iPod registration program allows students to register their iPods, MP3 players, and cell phones with the PSLO.  A record is kept with the owner’s contact information, serial number, and description of the item.  The student or parent fills out a form with the above information and returns it to the PSLO.  Once the form is filled out, the PSLO goes over some tips to prevent the theft of the device. Click here for a registration form.