The Eastview High School Liaison program entered its first year of operation in the fall of the 1997-98 school year. The school has students from Eagan, Rosemount, Lakeville, and Apple Valley high schools. Officer Doug Baird was reassigned from the Patrol Division to act as the first Eastview High School Liaison Officer. He provides campus security and investigates criminal cases. In addition, Officer Baird has been asked to instruct and give various presentations for high school classes. Public Safety, biology, constitutional law, social studies, drivers education, and physical education are some of the classes he has taught. Officer Baird has been involved in providing information as a resource to the school and many parents who have requested his assistance in child concerns. Gang involvement, drug use and prevention, and other topics have been discussed with special interest groups. Officer Baird also acts as the assistant advisor to the Students Against Drunk Driving program (SADD). He has found the liaison program to be an important part of community policing, with positive feedback from the staff, students, and parents.