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District police outline K‑9 unit, EOP update and LEPC coordination at CCISD safety committee
Summary
CCISD Chief of Police Justin Klare and Officer James Monroy presented a K‑9 unit overview; Ashleigh Castillo summarized the Emergency Operations Plan annual update and key takeaways from the Oct. 7 LEPC meeting; committee feedback was advisory and no votes occurred.
At the Oct. 20, 2025 Calhoun County ISD Board Safety & Security Committee meeting, district law enforcement and safety staff provided updates on the K‑9 unit, the district’s multi‑hazard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), and recent Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) coordination efforts. The session was informational; no formal actions were taken.
Justin Klare, CCISD Chief of Police, and School Police Officer James Monroy presented an overview of the district K‑9 unit, describing its current capabilities, how the unit is used in school safety operations, and future plans for its deployment. The presentation framed the K‑9 unit as one element of operational readiness in support of the district’s broader safety posture.
Ashleigh Castillo reported on the annual EOP update, noting the Active Threat for Schools annex and the district’s efforts to align that annex with requirements from the Texas School Safety Center. Castillo also summarized key takeaways from the Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting held Oct. 7, 2025, in Seadrift, and identified opportunities for continued collaboration with local agencies to coordinate emergency response resources and planning.
Committee members asked questions and offered suggestions during the open Q&A but did not record motions or votes. The committee adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
