Alvarado ISD Police

At Alvarado ISD, we are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for the scholars, educators, and visitors on our campuses. In order to support that commitment, we have a comprehensive emergency operations plan that addresses emergency mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response and recovery procedures relevant to natural and human-caused disasters.

The plan is updated annually, reviewed by staff as well as emergency response personnel, and shared with campus and department staff, and with other individuals who may have a role in the event of an emergency. The plan prepares our staff and students for action and establishes teams, chains of command, and specific steps to take in an emergency situation. We are ready to provide for the safety and security of your children and others if the need ever arises.

As part of the plan, each campus practices fire, evacuation, reverse evacuation, exterior lockdown, full lockdown, safe shelter and bad weather drills throughout the year. This allows our district administrators to be sure that faculty/staff and students know the correct procedures in the event of an emergency.

Chief of Police
Alvarado ISD Police Dept.

Cashan Clark
(817) 783-1007
police@alvaradoisd.net

Important Information

Standard Response Protocol

Alvarado ISD has adopted a Standard Response Protocol (SRP) to respond to incidents at school. The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident:

HOLD: "In your classroom or area"
SECURE: "Get inside. Lock Doors"
LOCKDOWN: "Locks, lights, out of sight"
EVACUATE: "To a location"
SHELTER: "State hazard and safety strategy"

Video: Standard Response Protocol

Raptor Visitor Sign-In

Raptor is a visitor tracking system that will enhance our school security. The system reads visitor driver’s licenses (or other government-issued photo IDs), compares information to a sex offender database, alerts campus administrators if a match is found, then (assuming no match was made) prints a visitor badge that includes a photo of the visitor.

How does it work?
Driver’s license information is compared to a database that consists of registered sex offenders from 49 states. If a match is found, the operator of the program (school employee) will get an alert of a possible match so that campus administrators and law enforcement personnel can take steps to keep the campus safe.

Why is Alvarado ISD using this system?
Safety of scholars is the district’s highest priority. Raptor will provide a consistent system to track visitors and volunteers while keeping away people who present a danger to scholars and educators.

What information is taken from driver’s licenses?
Raptor is only scanning the visitor’s name, date of birth and photo for comparison with a national database of registered sex offenders. Additional visitor data will not be gathered and no data will be shared with any outside company or organization.

Should Alvarado ISD scan every visitor into the system?
Yes. The Raptor system is designed to track visitors. In case of an emergency, visitors can be viewed in a queue if they are still on campus. If necessary in an emergency, this will help identify who is inside the building.

Does Alvarado ISD have the right to require visitors, even parents, to produce identification before entering the campus?
Yes. Schools need to know who is on the campuses and why they are there. We also need to be able to confirm that an individual has the authority to have access to the student (early pick up, for example). For full legal details, refer to Senate Bill 9.

What if the person refuses to show identification?
A campus administrator can meet with the individual and explain the process to them.

Do registered sexual offenders have a right to enter schools?
If a sexual offender has a legitimate reason to be on campus (e.g., visiting a legal dependent), and a court order does not prevent them from visiting the child and/or the school, then yes, the law permits them to enter a school. However, such individuals will only be given limited access. Alvarado ISD cannot deny access to an individual’s own child. Schools can, however, deny access to other students.

Compliments and Complaints

Compliments

We greatly appreciate your help in enabling us to maintain our commitment to delivering high-quality service to the community. Our employees are highly valued, and we welcome acknowledgment of their hard work and dedication. The Chief of Police is fully committed to recognizing the accomplishments of our officers and reinforcing positive police practices and interactions with the public. Commendations received are documented in the officer’s personnel file. You can submit compliments for any employee of the Alvarado ISD Police Department through the following means:

In-person: 102 S. Bill Jackson, Alvarado, TX, United States
Telephone: (817) 783-1007
Email: police@alvaradoisd.net

Complaint

The Alvarado ISD Police Department is committed to thoroughly investigating all complaints regarding the behavior or actions of its employees. This includes complaints related to personal conduct as well as official duties. The Department takes complaints seriously from individuals who believe they have been subject to racial profiling, such as unwarranted stops, searches, tickets, or arrests. No one will face discouragement, intimidation, coercion, or discrimination for filing such a complaint.
All complaints against Alvarado ISD Police Department personnel will be handled objectively, efficiently, and thoroughly.

Filing a Complaint:
To file a complaint against a police officer, a written complaint must be submitted and signed by the individual making the complaint. If the complainant is under 18, their parent or guardian must sign it.
Anyone wishing to file a complaint against police personnel can obtain an official complaint form. To file an official complaint, visit the Alvarado ISD Police Department or download the form online (below). Complete the form and have it notarized. Then, submit it to the Police Department between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
When completing the complaint form, please include the following key information: your name, address, and phone number; the name of the employee against whom the complaint is made; the date, time, and location of the incident; and the names of any witnesses. Once completed, the complaint form will be forwarded to the Chief of Police.

Investigation Process:
Upon receiving a complaint, the Chief of Police reviews it and assigns an investigator to conduct a thorough investigation. After completing the investigation, the investigator provides their recommendation to the Chief of Police, who then assesses the recommendation and makes a final determination regarding the complaint.

Final Disposition:
Once the investigation is concluded, the individual who filed the complaint will receive a notification of the outcome.

Racial Profiling

The Alvarado Independent School District Police Department's racial profiling policy is consistent with all state and federal laws. The policies put into place include provisions for citizens to contact the department if they have conflict with a Alvarado Independent School District police officer.

The police department's racial profiling data was submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as required by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures Article 2.131-2.138. The public can obtain the latest electronic copy of racial profiling reports from TCOLE.

Citizens feeling that they have a legitimate concern may make a formal complaint to the AISD Police Department at any time. Information on the complaint process may be obtained from any member of this department.

AISD police officers are well-trained professionals who work together as a team, adapt to changing environments, and reflect the values of the Alvarado Independent School District while providing a safe learning environment for our students, staff and visitors.

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