Campus Police
Southside I.S.D Police Department is dedicated to supporting the educational mission of the District by providing a safe and secure environment for all students and staff. Our officers are committed in providing a crime free environment for our leaders of tomorrow through prevention and intervention programs.
“Protecting our Future”
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If an emergency happens at a school or an office, there usually is not much time to warn students, employees and guests about what is happening or what to do. That is why Southside Independent School District (SISD) has implemented the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) at all of its facilities.
All staff and students will be trained on how to respond to the ” Standard Response Protocols (SRP)”. Those four commands are:
Lockout
Action: Secure the Perimeter
Curtail all outside activities.
Consider moving students from portable classrooms.
Continue normal activities inside, but be alert for additional instructions.
Lockdown
Action: Lock, Lights, Out of Sight
Students are to be cleared from the halls immediately and to report to nearest available classroom.\
Assist those needing special assistance.
Close and lock all windows and doors—do not leave for any reason.
Leave all room and door windows uncovered.
Stay away from all doors and windows and move students to interior walls and drop.
Turn lights off in room.
Evacuate
Action: Follow Directions
Take the closest and safest way out as posted (use secondary route if primary route is blocked or hazardous).
Close classroom and office doors as you leave, but do not lock.
Take roll book or class roster for student accounting.
Assist those needing special assistance.
Do not stop for student/staff belongings.
Go to designated Assembly Area.
Check for injuries.
Take attendance; report missing students according to Student Accounting and Release procedures.
Shelter
Action: Follow Directions
Shelter in Place; use in external gas or chemical release.
Severe Weather Safe Area; for use in severe weather emergencies, tornado, etc.
Drop, Cover and Hold; Use for imminent danger to building or immediate surroundings, such as a tornado touchdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Southside Police Officers real police?
Yes. All Southside Police Officers are commissioned peace officers licensed by the State of Texas. They have full arrest powers and authority.
Can Southside ISD Police Officers make arrests off campus?
Yes. Southside Police Officers can arrest offenders of the law both on and off campus.
Can a Southside Police Officer issue me a traffic ticket?
Yes. Southside Police Officers are authorized to issue traffic citations. We have traffic unit that monitors speed in school zones using radar, on or off school property.
What court do I go to if I get a ticket from a Southside Officer?
If you receive a ticket from a Southside Officer, you will be required to appear in the appropriate Justice of the Peace Court.
What happens if I don’t pay my ticket?
If you do not appear in court or pay your fine, a warrant for your arrest may be issued by the court.
How do I report an incident to the Southside Police Department?
To report an incident occurring on school property or involving students, call the Southside ISD Police Department at (210) 882-1620.