Common School Police Questions

1. Why does Castleberry ISD need a police department?

Just like other ISDs, school safety is a major focus. It is very helpful to have a police department in house to handle all police issues promptly and efficiently.

2. Can Castleberry ISD officers do everything other police departments do?

Yes, our police officers are Texas peace officers.

3. What makes our district officers different from Sheriff's department, municipal police, or the constables?

Our district peace officers make up a specialized law enforcement agency.

4. Do our police officers write real tickets and what happens to the tickets they write?

Yes, our officers write real tickets. Once issued, they go to Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace court. If a ticketed individual fails to contact the court, a warrant for his/her arrest may be issued.

5. Can our officer arrest adults and/or juveniles?

Yes, our officers have this authority, just like any other peace officer in the state of Texas.

6. Can our officers take action against a non-student if they are not on school district property?

Yes, if an officer witnesses an offense, he will take action and let the agency that has primary jurisdiction know what has occurred.

7. Do Castleberry ISD officers have any authority at school functions that are not held on district property (i.e. prom, graduation)?

Yes, wherever CISD functions are held, our officers have authority on the property.

8. If other police departments need assistance, can our officers respond?

Yes, just as other law enforcement may respond to our officers' assistance, so may they respond to call for assistance from another police department.

 

Page last updated: 06/26/2007