HISD offers a variety of resources to support mental health. In 2021, the HISD Police Department and Social and Emotional Learning Department joined forces to create PAWS, a program designed to provide comfort and support in crisis situations.
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HISD Assistant Police Chief honored for Black History Month Excellence in Policing
One of HISD’s top cops is being recognized nationally for her exceptional leadership in law enforcement.
Continue readingHISD Student Support Services gets festive with holiday giving events for Houston families
HISD’s Student Support Services Department is dedicated to connecting students and their families with non-instructional community resources. Students face many obstacles during the school year, and for many families, no time of year is as challenging as the holiday season. The various departments under Student Support services have organized a series of events and worked with community partners to aid students and their families this December.
Continue readingHISD Police Department launches citizen reporting tool for increased safety and accountability
In an effort to further build trust with the community, the HISD Police Department is implementing a new way for the public to report incidents.
The Axon Citizen for Communities portal is now active on the department’s web page. The new system allows HISD Police to receive video evidence captured by community members through a public submission form. The information provided by citizens will assist officers in solving crimes.
Continue readingHISD launches pilot program designed to help students improve self-esteem
Houston Independent School District has partnered with tech platform Enrichly for a 10-week pilot program at 12 HISD campuses focused on building self-esteem, etiquette, and financial literacy.
Continue readingHISD police chief named to national task force to address student safety
The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) have partnered to launch a task force centered on identifying models for collaboration between local police and urban school districts to address the safety of students in urban areas throughout the U.S.
Houston ISD Police Chief Pedro Lopez is among seven law enforcement leaders named to the IACP-CGCS Task Force.
Continue readingHISD Police Department’s K-9 Bjorn has received donation of body armor
Houston ISD Police Department’s K-9 Bjorn has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K-9 Bjorn’s vest was embroidered with “In honor of Haley’s 21st Birthday.”
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