- Angleton Ind School District
- AISD Police Department
AISD Police Department
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The AISD PD is proud and privileged to be the law enforcement agency that protects our students and staff.
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Angleton ISD Police
Dispatch: 1201 Henderson Rd, Angleton TX, 77515 • 979-997-7220
Mission
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To create a safe learning environment conducive for the best education of its students and the safety of all Angleton ISD.
We are here to help, hear, encourage, love, and prepare our students. Angleton ISD PD was created in 1997 after the school district believed there was a need to employ police officers within the school setting instead of hiring outside agencies to patrol the school grounds.
AISD PD Quick Facts
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Department Size and Positions
AISD PD currently is a 23 person department; there are 16 certified ISD peace officers and 7 civilians. It is considered to be a support department for the entire district’s 6,500 plus students and approximately 850 plus employees.
The department has a working, certified Chief of Police. In addition to administrative duties, the chief also responds to calls for service.
1 Secretary to the Chief of Police, who is also a certified telecommunications officer who dispatches and documents all calls for service.
15 certified peace officers, which are all full-time police officers, including 2 sergeants and 1 corporal/investigator who assist in the daily supervision of the other officers.
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Policing & Arrest Powers
All ISD police officers patrol and respond to calls for service in the district. These officers have the same police powers and arrest powers as other peace officers in the State of Texas.
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Event Support Staff
In 2009, the AISD PD created the “Event Support Staff” which consistes of 27+ persons that assist at any type of event, concert, and educational program to support the working officers.
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Crossing Guards
In 2010, AISD PD acquired 3 school crossing guard positions. In 2020 AISD PD picked up 3 of the crossing guard positions previously held by the City of Angleton, bringing our total number of civilian crossing guards to 6.
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Officer Locations Around the District
The AISD PD headquarters and dispatch are housed in the Angleton Jr High School. At dispatch, there a command center for approximately 542 recording cameras in the school district. The dispatcher monitors the command center for inappropriate behavior and security/safety issues.
3 officers are assigned to the High School campus.
1 officer is assigned to the Student Alternative Center campus.
2 officers are at the Jr High Campus.
The remaining officers are assigned to the 6 elementary schools.Officers periodically rotate to a new campus, which requires different types of duties and responsibilities. -
Transportation Assistance
The AISD PD works very closely with the transportation department to assist with unruly bus students and provides traffic control when necessary for the buses.
Department Hours
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School Year
Dispatch Officers on Duty: Mon to Fri (through the school year) Mon to Fri (through the school year) 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 979-997-7220 Summer Patrol Hours
Dispatch Monday - Thurs 7:15 am - 5:15pm
Patrol Officers - 24 hoursIf you have an emergency after hours please contact your local police department.
School-Based Law Enforcement Philosophy
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Reactive
The Department investigates past criminal offenses and takes appropriate action.
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Proactive
The Department takes the initiative by utilizing preventive measures before something happens.
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Education
The Department is continuously educating students and teaching classes about truancy, drugs, and alcohol issues throughout the year.
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Assistance
The Department will help those in need to find a drug and alcohol treatment program for at-risk students.
