7209 Ann Richards Road Mission, Texas 78572
PD (956) 323-2040, Fax (956) 580-7095
Mission Statement
The mission of the La Joya ISD Police Department is to protect the safety, and welfare of all students, district personnel, and the district’s property within carefully prescribed policy, ethical, statutory, and constitutional restrictions.
Jurisdiction
The department’s boundries extend from the west side of Inspiration Rd. West to the Hidalgo/Starr County line. From the Rio Grande River north to the fourteen mile line this encompasses more than 226 square miles.
· To ensure a safe and secure environment for teaching and learning.
· Patrol
· Investigations
· Monitoring of surveillance cameras & alarm systems.
· Random K-9 searches at all district campuses.
· Respond to emergencies
· Assist federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
· Assure that every student will achieve their full academic potential, and that every person has a right to a safe school.
· Deter criminal acts, and violence through a proactive approach.
· Enforce all state laws within the jurisdiction of the La Joya Independent School District.
Programs
La Joya ISD Police Department Programs
First Offender Program
The First Offender Program was founded upon an idea that we, as a community, can better serve our troubled youth through education, guidance, and information. This 6 week program offers at-risk individuals an opportunity to experience a unique educational environment which will positively impact them and their families for the rest of their lives.
McGruff Crime Dog
La Joya ISD Police Department uses the McGruff costume to inform and educate the community and students in our district the dangers of drugs and keeping away from drugs. For more information on the McGruff the Crime Dog visit: www.mcgruff-safe-kids.com
Operation: Beards for Blue Santa
November & December of 2018 was the 1st Annual Beards for Blue Santa where officers within the La Joya ISD Police Department voluntarily participated in the program to raise money for three need families in our community. Officers who wished to participate would pay $25 per month to grow their beards and for female officers be allowed to have a low hair bun while on duty. All monies collected were used to buy clothes, food, or toys for the families in need.
PRESENTATION REQUEST
For any presentations for school functions or community functions send information email to : L.Salinas5@lajoyaisd.net
Presentation request should have the following information: Date/Time
Officer or K9 Officer Presentation request
Power point presentation or a speech presentation
How many students or staff involved