MISD police outline safety and training work tied to Goal 2; DVA submitted and HB33 requirements addressed
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Summary
The district police chief told trustees the district submitted its district vulnerability assessment, hired additional officers, expanded training including active-threat and Sentinel training, purchased ballistic shields and breaching tools required by House Bill 33, and rolled out community engagement programs.
The Montgomery ISD police chief on Dec. 16 updated the board on safety and security work tied to the district's Goal 2 strategic objective, reporting staffing additions, mandated assessments and new equipment purchases.
The chief said the district conducted a district vulnerability assessment (DVA) as required by the Office of School Safety and Security and submitted documents on schedule. "The district vulnerability assessment is the safety and security audit of the school district conducted by the Office of School Safety and Security," the chief said, adding the district transitioned its documentation to the Sentinel repository to centralize plans, drill accountability and other DVA materials.
Staffing and training were central to the update: the chief said 11 officers returned and four were newly hired, with one vacancy remaining; training programs highlighted included standard active-threat response, Sentinel and threat-assessment training at Region 6, taser recertification, body-worn camera updates and radar certifications. He said the department replaced 10 police vehicles in the past two years and procured equipment required by House Bill 33, including protective ballistic shields, breaching tools and campus patrol rifles in secured lockers.
The presentation also described community-facing efforts, including a Leadership Academy, Coffee with a Cop and Blue Santa, and district programs such as a WatchDog volunteer presence at elementary campuses. Staff noted plans for a silent panic alert technology rollout and ongoing coordination with county and regional partners for multiagency incident response.
Board members thanked the chief for the update and expressed increased confidence in campus safety measures. The board did not take formal action on Goal 2 during open session.
