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HISD to swear in new police chief

District’s Assistant Chief Robert Mock to take helm of police department

What: HISD Police will swear in newly appointed Chief Robert Mock to replace outgoing Chief Jimmy Dotson, who is retiring in January. Mock, 52, has served as assistant chief for HISD Police since 2008. He has more than 27 years of experience in law enforcement in the Houston area, and he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. HISD boasts the only accredited public school district police department in the nation. The department responds to more than 81,380 calls per year and covers more than 300 square miles in the Houston area.

Who: HISD Police, Houston area law enforcement, HISD staff

When: Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, 2 p.m.

Where: High School for Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice, 4701 Dickson St.

 

HISD boasts only CALEA accredited public school district police department in the nation

The Houston Independent School District Police Department has again been awarded the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation. HISD boasts the only accredited public school district police department in the nation.

The accreditation, which was first achieved in 2006 and has now been renewed for a second time, was accomplished through a highly regarded and broadly recognized body of professional standards and a review conducted by independent assessors and CALEA’s commissioners.

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Houston ISD Police Commits to Participate in National Click It or Ticket Campaign

National Campaign to Boost Seat Belt Use

The Houston Independent School District Police Department is joining other state and local law enforcement officers and highway safety advocates across the country for the 2013 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization to crack down on motorists who are not belted.  The campaign will run from May 20 to June 2.

“We are committed to ensure the safety of all our students and staff and that means enforcing seatbelt use,” said HISD Police Chief Jimmy Dotson.

Seat belt use saves thousands of lives across America each year. In 2011 alone, seat belts saved an estimated 11,949 lives nationwide.  On the other hand, lack of seatbelt use led to a devastating number of deaths that same year.  More than half of the 21,253 passenger vehicle occupants who were killed in motor vehicle crashes nationwide were not wearing seat belts.

“It only takes a couple of seconds to buckle up, and that alone can save someone’s life,” Dotson said.  “We urge all of our students, staff, parents and community members to buckle up and help us advocate the importance of seatbelt safety.”

While this year’s Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization runs from May 20 through June 2, motorists should remember that officers are out enforcing seat belt laws year-round.

For more on the national Click It or Ticket mobilization, please visit www.nhtsa.gov.