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NEISD expands campus safety specialist program, cites training and recruitment gains
Summary
District security director Paul Duran briefed the board on NEISDsafety specialist program, describing enhanced training beyond state minimums, veteran-heavy hiring and early on-campus interventions; Canyon Ridge Elementary principal Nicole Rich described a noticeable increase in staff and family confidence.
Paul Duran, NEISDsenior director for safety and security, told the board that the districtestablished a campus safety specialist (CSS) position to satisfy House Bill 3 requirements while adding extensive training and operational limits to the role.
Duran said the program prioritizes candidates with military, law enforcement or emergency-management experience and includes background checks, medical and psychological screening, and continuous in-service training. "The CSS does not have law enforcement authority, and they're not a substitute for police officers," Duran said, adding that staff are prepared to intervene in an active threat until law enforcement arrives.
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