South San Antonio ISD Police Department

About

The Police Department for the South San Antonio Independent School District.

Description

Officer Assignments.

Patrol Officers Respond to Calls and Support Campuses

Patrol Officers protect life and property on all South San Antonio ISD campuses and facilities within the boundaries of the District, and enforce school zone speed limits. They randomly check District facilities on a 24-hour basis and respond to alarms at District facilities. Officers also investigate traffic accidents occurring on District Property and assist other Law Enforcement Agencies as necessary in the investigation of crimes within the District boundaries.

Jurisdiction.

The South San Antonio ISD Police Department covers over 18 schools and facilities spanning 21 square miles. This is to include the South and Southwest portions of San Antonio with adjoining sections of Lackland AFB and Kelly USA.

The South San Police Department's jurisdiction includes all the geographical territory within the boundaries of the District's 21 square miles, as well as on any property outside the District that is owned, leased or otherwise under the control of the Board of Trustees.


Campus Officers Assigned to Schools.

There are three South San Police Officers assigned to South San High School and one Officer assigned to each of the Middle Schools. Campus Officers have many of the same duties as Patrol Officers. In addition, Campus Officers protect persons and property on the campus and prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the campus. The Campus Officers also work closely with campus administration, assisting with serious discipline issues and taking Law Enforcement action when necessary. Campus Officers are positive mentors and role models to students.

Mission

The South San Antonio I.S.D. Police Department is an essential component in the diverse fabric of the community it serves. Achieving a higher standard of professionalism, earning public confidence and trust requires a spirit of close interaction with those we serve. The police department takes pride in preserving and cultivating trust through open communication with the community. The Police Department clearly understands the success of our organization is directly predicated on the quality of service it provides to its community.

The true difference in any organization is made by its members, those who subscribe to a spirit of service and professionalism which is the most important ingredient in this entire formula. Thus, the promotion of individual service and professionalism is one of our highest priorities. This goal mandates an internal environment that develops and stimulates a high degree of individual initiative and productivity through personnel development, training, and education. This investment serves to foster good judgment and common sense, the two most important foundations for police work.

The focus of all our officers is to work as a positive influence to children and protect the schools by providing a safe learning environment.