Officer Rodney Johnson describes school safety work, training and ties with students at Shadow Creek High

Officer Rodney Johnson said he enjoys working at Shadow Creek High School and that the job keeps him connected to young people. "It's a great environment," he said. "I just love doing it and being around the kids."

Johnson, who the recording identifies as an Alvin ISD police officer, said much of the work is relationship-driven: checking on students' well-being in classrooms, monitoring grades and staying in contact with graduates. "A lot of these kids, once you get to know them so much, man, you just all you care about is their safety," he said.

A reporter in the recording said Johnson has been with Alvin ISD Police for nearly four years and oversees security at Shadow Creek High School. According to the recording, he joined the district after speaking with Officer Trevino at his child's RISE graduation.

Johnson described his background in the military and city policing as central to his approach. "I mean, there's only 2 things I ever really want to do, and that was be a soldier ... and then law enforcement," he said. The recording notes 7½ years of Army service and 27 years with the Houston Police Department. He said the discipline and experience helped him adapt to the school environment and improved his ability to communicate with students who are initially wary.

On safety preparation, the recording says Alvin ISD police train for active-shooter scenarios at least twice a year. Johnson called those exercises "pretty rigorous," saying they are intended to prepare officers for possible incidents and ensure student safety.

The recording closes with Johnson reflecting on the job's rewards, including ongoing relationships with former students who return to say thank you. The profile does not discuss budgets, policies, or specific security equipment; those details were not specified in the recording.