The Patrol Division is
the most visible part of any police agency. They are the first to
arrive when help is required anywhere and anytime, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
 The
Humble ISD Police Department's Patrol Division is under the
command of Sgt. J. Hall. Directly under Sgt. Hall is day
shift Patrol supervisor Corporal M. Saldivar, and rounding off the team is night
shift supervisor W. Middleton.
The Patrol Division engages in aggressive
patrol and crime prevention; it conducts preliminary
investigations of most crimes, and the complete investigation of
others; it prepares reports relating to crimes or incidents and
makes arrests accordingly. The Patrol Division provides a variety
of services to the district and public, and generally functions as
a guardian of public peace. Patrol
officers are also called upon to respond to mutual aid requests
from other communities. In addition to their daily duties,
Patrol Division personnel perform a variety of specialty functions
which contributes to the overall mission effectiveness of the
department.
The patrol
division is responsible for covering over 90 square miles that
makes up the Humble ISD. The district includes 2
unincorporated cities; The City of Humble and The City of Houston.
A large percentage of the district lies within unincorporated
Harris County including the Atascocita area.
Many significant arrests occur
as a direct result of complaints received directly from students,
school administrators and parents, as well as citizens coming
forward and reporting in-progress crimes. These crimes
included vehicle burglaries, robberies, sexual assaults, arsons,
assaults, and more.  The
Patrol Division has recorded a record number of arrests as well as
citations issued.
The Humble ISD Police
Department is also proud to announce the introduction of several
Dodge Charger patrol vehicles to the fleet.
CAMPUS OFFICERS
The Humble ISD Police Department assigns
Campus Officers to each of the high schools in the Humble ISD..
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.
MOTORCYCLE PATROL
Being a police motorcycle officer is one of the
most demanding, dangerous jobs at the police department.
Motorcycle police officers are not protected by the body of a car
as they drive down the street and they are always exposed to the
elements, whether it be excruciating heat, pouring
rain, or excessive wind. They must always be mindful that even a
minor traffic accident could lead to serious injury, even death.
Because of
this, motorcycle officers go through a 2-week Basic Motorcycle
Academy where they must perform both high speed and slow speed
maneuvers through intricate cone patterns, track driving, mountain
driving, and freeway driving. The course is so difficult that
over half of the people that attend the school fail on their first
attempt.
 At the school, they teach
how to ride in adverse conditions, how to safely pull drivers over
and pursuit driving. Accident avoidance is taught as is
maneuvering through heavy traffic. Officers are also taught how
to shoot their weapons while driving and how to use their
motorcycle as cover in the event of a shootout.
As you might
have noticed, motorcycle officers dress differently than regular
police officers. They wear large boots and special pants, both of
which are designed to protect the officer in the event of a
collision.
Motorcycles are
utilized by the Patrol Division for traffic control as well as
extra patrol for district sporting events.
BICYCLE
PATROL
The objective of the bicycle
patrol is to provide an alternative police service in the most
cost effective and beneficial manner possible. Each member of the
unit rides a bicycle outfitted with the accessories necessary to
respond to emergency situations.
 These
include audible warning devices, flashing lights and first aid
supplies. Officers also ride with all the personal equipment
utilized by motor officers with the exception of long weapons.
Bicycles are widely used by Humble ISD Police campus officers.
The following are benefits of the bicycle unit as determined by
the experiences of unit members:
· Bicycles can move more freely in congested areas and can reach
places inaccessible to police cruisers.
· Bicycles provide stealth and allow officers to ride up to a
scene before they are noticed.
· Bicycles allow officers to be more approachable than do
cruisers.
· Bicycle officers set good examples to young riders as they
promote helmet use and bike safety.
· Bicycle use promotes good health and decreased healthcare costs.
Humble ISD Police
341 Charles Street
Humble, Texas
Telephone: 281-641-7900 Fax:
281-446-4044
Police Chief: Solomon
Cook
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