Back-to-School: Safety and Security Across Aldine ISD

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Under the leadership of Aldine ISD Chief Paul Córdova, the Aldine Police Department, school administrators, and staff are unwavering in their commitment to enforcing existing safety measures and exploring additional ones. However, it’s important to remember that safety is a collective responsibility. It takes a village, and each member of our community plays a crucial role in keeping our students and staff safe.

“The most effective procedure we can all exercise is to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviors immediately to law enforcement,” Córdova emphasized. “This community involvement is crucial for our safety. The additional layer of protection provided by student and ID badges and crisis alert badges, which our board of trustees voted to have on our campuses, is only as effective as our collective vigilance.”

The AISDPD maintains several highly effective safety initiatives, helping create a safe learning environment, a goal that unites us all. These initiatives, include, but are not limited to: 

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Ongoing Officer Training

Aldine ISD police officers undergo rigorous annual training for active shooters, bomb threats, and any other active threat against campuses. With its several certified trainers, the department ensures that officers are well-prepared to handle any situation. Regular training with other law enforcement agencies in our surrounding area further enhances their skills and readiness.

Police Officers per Campus

With 68 full-time officers, the Aldine ISD PD provides comprehensive coverage for our district. Each of our secondary schools (middle and high schools) has one or more officers assigned to them, and the department also operates roving patrol units covering the remainder of the schools. This ensures that any problem on a campus can be responded to in a timely manner.

Perimeter Security

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All Aldine ISD police officers are issued patrol vehicles, and part of their daily duties is patrolling outside the campus. Secondary students and all visitors may only enter the campuses through designated entrances, with metal detectors and a check-in desk. 

Securing Classrooms and Doors

Aldine ISD’s commitment to security is thorough and unwavering. Regular security audits, including one held in the fall of 2022, ensure all door locks function correctly, and any deficiencies are addressed immediately. If any issues are found, they are reported to the appropriate authorities and addressed promptly. Doors are not allowed to be propped open at non-designated entrances, and classroom doors are kept closed and locked. We also have a team of safety and security specialists who perform audits regularly, providing additional reassurance.

The Aldine ISD Police Department has a 24-hour dispatch: (281) 442-4923. You can also visit the AISDPD website.