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School Marshal Program
Does any ISD that have a School Marshal Program have a Procedure Manual for if or when they are activated on the steps they take?
Good Cause Exemption
Would anyone have an example of a "Good Cause Exemption"? FBISD-PD We are a department with five district police officers; two School Marshals; five unarmed Safety Officers; we have six campuses ranging from PK-12, all contained in one city block. The
Used Fleet
Looking for information on used fleet that might be out there. Or a reputable dealer for used fleet.
ALERRT Level 1 Class
The White Settlement ISD Police Department is hosting 2 Level 1 classes in July. These classes are 16 hours each and can hold up to 24 students per class. I would like to make these classes available to ISD PDs first and then open it up to other officers.
GS TEST
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Class C
Hello partners; I Hope all is well. I understand we cannot issue any Class C citations for school offenses; however, how are you handling the E-cigarettes(nicotine) or NON-THC vapes?
NARCAN
With the increase of overdoses in schools, our Police Department and District have received NARCAN to have on hand. Do any of you have a P.D. policy on NARCAN and/or and ISD policy on NARCAN?
Active Scooter Appendix in EOP
Will someone share with me their Active Shooter Appendix to the Active Threat Annex and Active Threat Annex in their ISD EOP? My district pretty much only has what they pulled off the Texas School Safety Center. If you have more than just the TSSC template,
Reunification Location MOU
I was needing a template of a reunification location agreement with an off-campus location that an agency has gone into with another entity.
School Guardian Program
For those of you who have a Guardian Program at your ISD, do you (or your ISD) have General Orders or S.O.P.'s in place? A good policy? If so, will you share them with me? My school does have a program, but the new Super Intendent would like to implement
Ballistic Shield Grants Specifications
We recently applied for the Texas Governors' grant for ballistic shields. In preparations for the acceptance and reward of the grant. We are preparing to update our Policy and Procedures manual. Does anyone have an Active Shooter Policy they are willing
Field training
Looking for some examples of Field training programs and documentation. If you have any to share, please send them to me: robert.wood@venusisd.net
Less-lethal
Does anyone have less-lethal means? If so what do you have and would you be willing to share the policy? Thanks, Jose Silva Jr. McAllen ISD Police Department jose.silva@mcallenisd.net
Retirement Credentials- Part Time Employees
Fellow Chief's: I have never issued retirement credentials in my career yet. With that being said, I have some questions.... Has anyone ever issued Retirement Credentials for a Part Time Officer? If so what was the conditions that they were issued?
SBLE / ISD PD Command Type Unit
Fellow Chief's: I have recently transferred agencies from one agency that was really prepared, to an agency that is not so prepared. While in budget talks, I am having to justify, and show how many "agencies" use this type of command unit. With this
fitness and other
I'm looking for anyone that has developed a fitness test for officers like the row etc, I'm also looking for anyone using L.E.T.S that would be willing to share the curriculum with me. My email is hwester@shermanisd.net. Thank you Chief Wester
Civilian Traffic Control Personnel
Crossing guards aside, does anyone deploy civilians for traffic control during arrivals and dismissals. In Houston, there appears to be a prohibition in the City Ordinance. Do other cities in Texas have similar prohibitions? We have schools in Austin,
Welcome Room
Hello to all, Heath Wester Police Chief Sherman ISD PD, new agency up and running, we have 14 campuses, 7500 kids 5A D1 school. Retiree from Grand Prairie PD and Grayson County Sheriff's Office, 29 years LEO, Past President TMPA 2015-2016 lots of legislative
Welcome Room....a place to introduce yourself and your agency.
Hello everyone. I recently heard about this group and, while searching for more information online, registered for this discussion forum. I may have some settings incorrect, but it doesn't seem to be very active. I figured I'd create this post as a
Officer pay scales
I am looking for agency pay scales for officers in districts that do not use teacher pay scales for their officers. I am wanting to compare districts that have 5,000 students or less or 4A or 5A high schools. Thank you in advance.
Drug testing policy
I was wanting to inquire if anyone has a drug testing policy and if so, would you be wiling to share it? Thanks in advance. Chief Jose Silva Jr. McAllen ISD Police Department jose.silva@mcallenisd.net
Reserve/ "Other" Positions
Looking for any policy and regulations regarding ISD Police Departments utilizing Reserve/ "Other" officers. Would like to review: - adopted policies - regulations on what items are provided to these officers (uniform, duty gear, weapon, etc.) - hours
New merchandise on the TX ISD Chiefs web page
Watch for new merchandise for sale on the TX ISD Web page. We will have items like polo shirts, t-shirts, challenge coins, mugs, and other items to show support for our association. If you have suggestions for merchandise, please respond to this idea. we are in discussions will several fulfillment houses to store, ship and maintain our inventory.
Departmental Information from other ISD Chiefs
Chief Paul Cairney, Argyle ISD PD, is requesting answers to the following questions. He can be reached at pcairney@argyleisd.com 1. What are the department's salary ranges based on rank/responsibilities, etc? 2. What are other ISD Departments
Videos playback
Hello all, Do you all allow your campus administration to view video playback of incidents on-campus? If so, why? If not, why? Thanks! Rod Liston YISD
Opinions on the best place to advertise job postings?....
Does the Texas ISD Chiefs have a place to post job openings?
FTO Evaluations / Forms
Fellow Chiefs: We are revamping the FTO program and we are looking for School-Based FTO forms for our trainees. I have seen several "Patrol forms" however we are wanting to tailor ours to the SRO / SBLE experience. If you have time, can you send me
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COVID-19 Security and Protection
What is everyone doing with regard to COVID-19 security and protection? How are you preparing your teams to respond to individuals who are unable or unwilling to follow specific guidelines?