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Police Department
A message from the Chief
The safety of students and staff is our highest priority.
Occurrences of weapons in schools are rare. While it is upsetting to learn a weapon of any sort could be on campus, we want to reassure families that Aldine ISD has several security measures in place at schools. Most importantly, the best school security measures are when a school creates an environment where all adults are alert to potential threats, and students feel safe reporting concerns to adults.
Read the letter below from AISD Police Department Chief of Police Paul Córdova and AISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney for resources on gun safety.
Dear Parents/Guardians of Aldine ISD Students:
We are writing about an issue that directly impacts the health and safety of our children — gun safety and the prevention of gun-related injuries. According to Brady United Against Gun Violence, it is estimated that 4.6 million children live in homes with access to unlocked guns. In addition, the Wall Street Journal reported that 75% of guns used in school shootings came from the home. American gun violence continues to be a national health crisis.
Aldine ISD and law enforcement agencies are working to keep our children and schools as safe as possible. This letter is to inform our families about gun safety. We want to raise awareness and stop tragedies before they happen by asking you to follow the guidelines below:
- Store guns securely (locked in a gun safe, unloaded, with the ammunition locked separately);
- Ask about the presence of unsecured guns in other homes (play dates, neighbors, family), and
- Recognize the risk factors and warning signs of suicide and depression and speak up.
As a reminder, gun owners may be liable under Texas law if they do not properly store their firearms in a locked container or with a locking device. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) website provides information and resources for families, including information on Section 46.13 of the Texas Penal Code. Secure gun storage options are readily available nearby and range from gun locks to fireproof gun safes that, when bolted to a structural wall, also stop theft.
Brady’s Asking Saves Kids (ASK) website provides examples to help you talk with friends and family about gun safety in the homes your children visit. We have included a flyer with links to resources from the Keep ‘Em Safe Texas campaign.
If you are concerned about a friend or family member in crisis, please ask for help. Suicides are around 60% of annual gun deaths, and a gun in the home makes it 300% more likely that someone living there will die by suicide. Without firearms, less than 5% of suicide attempts are fatal, and most survivors never attempt suicide again. Guns don’t give people a second chance. In an emergency, call 911. For a suicide crisis, call 800-273-8255. For domestic violence, call 800-799-7233.
Together, we can make sure our schools and communities are violence-free. If you have a firearm, thank you for safely and securely storing it.
AISD PD Chief of Police Paul Córdova
AISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
The Aldine Independent School District Police Department was established in September 1990. All Aldine ISD PD officers are fully certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and authorized to perform their duties under chapter 51 of the Texas Education Code and Board policy DKE. The Chief of Police reports directly to the Superintendent of Schools and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. The mission of the Aldine ISD Police Department is to provide a safe learning environment conducive to the growth and advancement of all Aldine ISD students. Community policing is the model for the service and protection provided by the department to the Aldine community.
The department operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The department has 66 sworn police officers and 16 support personnel. Included in the 66 sworn personnel are 9 supervisors, 2 detectives, 2 K9 narcotics detection officers, 1 advanced training officer, 1 property/evidence officer and 1 community outreach officer. Within the 16 support personnel there are 6 dispatchers, 1 dispatch supervisor, 5 camera/alarm technicians, 1 emergency manager and 3 administrative staff. Most Aldine ISD PD officers are either dedicated to a campus or patrol around the campuses in the school district.
The department is an FBI LEEDA recognized agency and follows best practices in law enforcement. All Aldine ISD PD officers are trained regularly in active shooter, bomb threats, emergency first aid, de-escalation techniques and defensive tactics.
Contact Information
Aldine ISD Police Department
9999 Veterans Memorial Dr.
Houston, Texas 77038
24 hour Dispatch 281.442.4923
Vision
The Aldine ISD Police Department will be the leading school district police agency in the region.
Mission
We shall provide a safe school environment wherein our employees, educators, parents, stakeholders and students may thrive in order to accomplish the district’s mission of providing a rigorous and enriching educational experience that prepares every student for success in college, career and life.
Ongoing Goal
We shall satisfy those we serve so they feel the investments in our department are well worth it.
Goal Statements for Proposed Strategic Plan Years (FY16-FY20)
- We will improve professionalism and mitigate risks.
- We will manage resources efficiently and effectively.
- We will increase police visibility and actual police coverage to enhance safety.
- We will improve departmental communication and outreach efforts.
- We will strive to provide our employees with quality training, equipment and technology.
The communications officers are aided by Computerized Automated Dispatch (CAD), which enables both accurate and precise recording of police activity and rapid record retrieval for 44 sworn officers. In addition to CAD, the communications officer has direct access to our in-house computer system, ARMS, as well as the national and state law enforcement computer networks (NCIC/TCIC) along with the Southeast Texas Crime Information Computer (SETCIC).
The Communications Division is operational 24 hours a day.
The Bicycle Patrol can also be used to patrol our schools and buildings, saving gasoline and placing the officer in an open air environment where they are more accessible to our students, staff, and community stakeholders.
City of Houston Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
Ages 10-17
09:00 a.m. – 02:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
While school is in session including summer school
Midnight to 6 A.M.
SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
Harris County Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
Midnight to 6 A.M.
SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
Ages and Affected Areas
Juveniles under the age of 17 are subject to the Harris County Juvenile Curfew Order.
The curfew includes all areas located in the unincorporated Harris County – that portion of Harris County not within the corporate boundaries of a municipality, town or villages. Many municipalities, towns or village located in Harris County also enforce a juvenile curfew within their boundaries. The Aldine ISD Police Department has the authority to enforce the Houston and Harris County Curfew Ordinances.
On September 1, 2001, a new law prohibiting racial profiling went into effect in Texas. Article 3.05 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure defines racial profiling as “a law enforcement-initiated action based on the individual’s race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than on the individual’s behavior or on information identifying the individual as having engaged in criminal activity.”
The Aldine ISD Police Department strictly prohibits officers from engaging in racial profiling. Each of our officers have received training concerning the racial profiling law and were provided with a copy of our departmental policy pertaining to racial profiling.
Complaints alleging racial profiling with respect to an individual may be filed with the Aldine ISD Police Department. The Police Department is located at 9999 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038. The Police Department’s telephone number is 281.442.4923. A complaint should be submitted in writing and in a timely manner after the incident so that the incident can receive prompt attention. Once the complaint is received, the chief of police will initiate an internal investigation into the matter.
Purpose of the Amber Plan
The Houston Regional Amber Plan is designed to help find missing children believed to be abducted. The program is a cooperative public service effort between local law enforcement, news media outlets, Amber Plan business partners, and the public.
The plan was developed by the Houston Police Department in cooperation with the Houston Local Emergency Communications Committee, the Harris County Office of Emergency Management, and NewsRadio KTRH-AM 740 (the local primary Emergency Alert System station for the 13-county Houston region).
The Aldine ISD Police Department strictly prohibits officers from engaging in racial profiling. Each of our officers have received training concerning the racial profiling law and were provided with a copy of our departmental policy pertaining to racial profiling.
Complaints alleging racial profiling with respect to an individual may be filed with the Aldine ISD Police Department. The Police Department is located at 9999 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77038. The Police Department’s telephone number is 281.442.4923. A complaint should be submitted in writing and in a timely manner after the incident so that the incident can receive prompt attention. Once the complaint is received, the chief of police will initiate an internal investigation into the matter.
El 1 de Septiembre de 2001, una nueva ley que prohíbe la discriminación racial entró en vigor en Texas. El artículo 3.05 del Código de Procedimiento Penal de Texas define la discriminación racial como “una acción iniciada por el cumplimiento de la ley con base en la raza, la etnia o nacionalidad de una persona y no en el comportamiento del individuo o en la información que identifica al individuo como una persona involucrada en actividades delictivas”.
El Departamento de Policía del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Aldine prohíbe estrictamente a sus oficiales incurrir en la discriminación racial. Cada uno de nuestros oficiales ha recibido entrenamiento relativo a la ley de discriminación racial y se les proporcionó una copia de nuestra política departamental referente a ésta.
Quejas que alegan discriminación racial contra una persona pueden presentarse ante el Departamento de Policía del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Aldine, ubicado en el 9999 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77038. El número de teléfono del Departamento de Policía es el 281.442.4923. Una queja debe presentarse por escrito y a tiempo después de que haya sucedido el incidente para que pueda recibir pronta atención. Una vez recibida la denuncia, el jefe de la policía iniciará una investigación interna sobre el asunto.
Employees of the Month and annual award recipients coming soon
TxDot Crash Report Online
https://cris.txdot.gov/public/purchase
Costs and Ordering
$6 for a regular copy
$8 for a certified copy – A certified copy is requested when a person needs an official document, such as for a legal proceeding.
Ordering a Crash Report by Mail
If you are unable to use the Crash Report Online Purchase System, you may purchase a copy of a Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3) by completing the appropriate request form and mailing it with the required payment to the address shown on the form.
Contact Information
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 844.274.7457
In addition to safety concerns, juvenile delinquency has serious consequences for offenders. Misdemeanor and felony offenses carry broad penalty ranges and fines. Juvenile offenders (under 17 years of age) and adults alike, may be charged with a crime. Once charged, bail may be required and convictions can begin criminal records and deter bright futures.