Department Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Edinburg CISD Police Officers "Real Cops"?
Edinburg C.I.S.D. Police Officers are commissioned as Peace officers by the Board of Trustees of the Edinburg C.I.S.D. The authority to commission peace officers comes from the Texas Education code Section 37.081. The Board of Trustees set the jurisdiction and scope of duties for school district Police Officers.
Edinburg C.I.S.D. Police Officers are authorized to enforce all laws of the State of Texas as well as all County and Municipal Ordinances and may arrest individuals found in violation of those laws. Additionally, officers may write citations for appropriate offenses that are violations of state law including misdemeanor offenses listed in the Education and Traffic codes. These Citations are filed with the appropriate Justice of the Peace or Municipal Judge.
Who do Edinburg C.I.S.D. Police Officers work for?
Edinburg C.I.S.D. Police Officers work for the district that commissions them. Under the Education code of the State of Texas, School District Police Officers are supervised by the Chief of Police of the district. This matter is designated by law under Texas Education Code Section 37.081. The Chief of Police of the school district reports to the District Superintendent or his/her designee.
What do Edinburg C.I.S.D. Police Officers do?
Officers of Edinburg C.I.S.D. answer calls for service as well as provide other functions as needed. Some officers are assigned to a particular school. Others work in the Patrol division and respond to various locations inside the district. Officers take a unique approach to working with children in the district. Not only do they perform the traditional enforcement role, they also are heavily involved in prevention, and education strategies of the district.
How can I file a Police Report?
Contact the Edinburg CISD Police Department 24 hours a day 7 Days a week at (956)289-2572 to report any incidents.
What number do I dial in an Emergency?
In an Emergency Situation DIAL 911.
Edinburg C.I.S.D. Police Officers are commissioned as Peace officers by the Board of Trustees of the Edinburg C.I.S.D. The authority to commission peace officers comes from the Texas Education code Section 37.081. The Board of Trustees set the jurisdiction and scope of duties for school district Police Officers.
Edinburg C.I.S.D. Police Officers are authorized to enforce all laws of the State of Texas as well as all County and Municipal Ordinances and may arrest individuals found in violation of those laws. Additionally, officers may write citations for appropriate offenses that are violations of state law including misdemeanor offenses listed in the Education and Traffic codes. These Citations are filed with the appropriate Justice of the Peace or Municipal Judge.
Who do Edinburg C.I.S.D. Police Officers work for?
Edinburg C.I.S.D. Police Officers work for the district that commissions them. Under the Education code of the State of Texas, School District Police Officers are supervised by the Chief of Police of the district. This matter is designated by law under Texas Education Code Section 37.081. The Chief of Police of the school district reports to the District Superintendent or his/her designee.
What do Edinburg C.I.S.D. Police Officers do?
Officers of Edinburg C.I.S.D. answer calls for service as well as provide other functions as needed. Some officers are assigned to a particular school. Others work in the Patrol division and respond to various locations inside the district. Officers take a unique approach to working with children in the district. Not only do they perform the traditional enforcement role, they also are heavily involved in prevention, and education strategies of the district.
How can I file a Police Report?
Contact the Edinburg CISD Police Department 24 hours a day 7 Days a week at (956)289-2572 to report any incidents.
What number do I dial in an Emergency?
In an Emergency Situation DIAL 911.