Est. in 1986, the Austin ISD Police Department is dedicated to providing a safe learning/working environment for it’s 90,000 students/staff. IG
@austinisdpolice
We ask that you take a minute to pray for the men and women of the Austin Police Department as the mourn the loss of one of their own.
Ofc. Andy Traylor, who was invovled in a on duty collision succumbed to his injuries today. God speed Ofc. Traylor!
Sgt Val Barnes was the officer injured in Tuesdays shooting at
@NortheastECHS
. Sgt Barnes is a 22yr US Army veteran and has served
@AustinISD
as a police officer for 28yrs. Thats 50yrs of service. “I’m just glad it was me, and not any of our kids.”
#ServantLeadership
#GetWellSoon
Congratulations to our newest Lieutenant, Wayne Sneed, who was promoted today by
@chiefagonzalez
! Lt Sneed has 38yrs of LE experience. Serving
@AustinISD
for 11yrs, he dedicated himself to coordinating our Mental Health Officers. Lt. Sneed will now supervise our South District.
On August 1st,
@AustinISD
's newest Chief of Police, Wayne Sneed, took command of the Austin ISD Police Department! Chief Sneed has been with our Department since 2012, and has previously held roles as a School Resource Officer, Patrol Officer, Mental Health Coordinator... (1/2)
Congrats to Sgt. Wayne Sneed for being accepted to the inaugural class of the African American Leadership Institute. AALI is designed to enhance civic awareness and leadership opportunities to make an innovative community impact on Central Texas.
#blackprofessionals
#WEareaisd
After 23yrs of protecting
@AustinISD
students, staff, and officers, Alicia Diaz, is working her last dispatch shift today. While the stats are impossible to calculate, our officers have been safer since 1999 because of your service. Thank you, Alicia… and best of luck!
We proudly announce the promotion of 11 officers, including 2 Lieutenants, 6 Sergeants, and 3 Corporals. This is historical for our department as well as for
@AustinISD
, and we are excited about the change these men and women will champion!
#relationalpolicing
#AISDgamechanger
Sgt Val Barnes returned to work yesterday! Sgt. Barnes was the officer who was shot
@NortheastECHS
in December. We are so tremendously grateful for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers that carried Sgt. Barnes through his speedy recovery.
#cantkeepagoodmandown
@AustinISD
As we end what was a wonderful day here in Austin, we can’t help but think about all of those affected by the tragic shooting today in El Paso. Continue to send your thoughts to the victims, first responders and citizens of El Paso.
#alwaysbeaware
#headsupforsafety
Please help us welcome Lt. Belinda Mangum to the
@AustinISD
team! Lt. Mangum brings 25yrs of experience covering a multitude of specialized assignments with TCSO. We are excited she chose to bring her skillset to us as we continue to build the future of this department!
#AISDHome
We are proud to be a part of the Austin Pride Parade tonight, here is Ofc. Galindo and Ofc. Harmon with a few things to think about if youre joining the festivities tonight!
#prideAustin
#policingwithapurpose
#everyoneswelcome
Please help us congratulate Ofc Kim Pierce (O.P.) who retired after 22yrs of service to
@AustinISD
. Her service, smile and ability to build meaningful relationships will never be matched. One of the best SROs to ever do it. THANK YOU O.P. 💙
Our thoughts are with
@Uvalde_CISD
and the victims, families, staff, and first responders affected by this awful AWFUL tragedy. Our hearts are broken.
#RobbElementary
The colors of the rainbow represent someone we all know, work with, love or most of all RESPECT! Have a safe and happy Pride weekend from the Austin ISD Police Department.
#AISDproud
#policingwithapurpose
When the neighbors guard dog gets loose and comes to make some new friends, we can guarantee two things. We will 1) reunite that dog with its family and get it “back on duty” and 2) the officer will DEFINETLY end up on social media 😂🤣 🐶
@BurnetMS
@AustinISD
#canipetthatdog
We’re aware of a school threat on social media that is affecting
@AkinsAISD
. This threat has been circulated nation wide with the school name and date changed, and is unrelated to the incident that occurred today. Extra officers will be on campus out of an abundance of caution.
Dear
@AkinsAISD
Community,
At about 2:15 p.m. today, Austin ISD Police arrested a juvenile student on charges of making a Terroristic Threat and Online Impersonation. Both charges are felonies. (1/5)
Ofc Perry Giuffre is retiring after a remarkable 40yrs of law enforcement service in the
#ATX
community, including his most recent 26yrs with
@AustinISD
! He began his career in 1983! Do you remember where you were (if you even were) in 1983!?
#HappyRetirement
#Congratulations
While we believe there's no solid evidence that MOMO videos exist, stay informed. Others may perpetuate this fear through social media, bullying, etc. Monitor your child's online activity, but
#dontletfearwin
.
@AustinISD
@aisdparents
@natonlinesafety
Our thoughts and prayers are with our Texas Department of Public Safety brothers and sisters as well as the family of Trooper Chad Walker. Trooper Walker was shot last night, before he could even exit his patrol car, when he pulled over to check on a stalled motorist.
Sad to hear one of our retired narc detection K9s, Rocco, passed away last night. Over 1,000 finds & 100s of presentations to educate our students. K9 Rocco retired with his partner, Ofc. Tony Andrew.
K9 Rocco - EOW: June 18th, 2020.
#RainbowBridge
#AISDProud
#ThankYouRocco
We are celebrating the retirement of Det Gil Cardenas after 32yrs of service with
@Austin_Police
and
@AISDPolice
! His service to the
#ATX
community undoubtedly made it a safer place. He was “the guy” CenTex LEOs turned to to help piece together a case. Congrats, you earned it!
Our thoughts are with those impacted by this latest tragic incident in Florida. AISD PD is committed to sustaining a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff. We encourage our students and staff to report any possible security issues.
#AISD
Help us identify this suspect from last nights criminal mischief at Bowie H.S. If you know this person call
@CrimeStopATX
at (512)472-8477, there is a reward in it for you!
#helpusout
#WEareAISD
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Thomas “TJ” Hernandez who passed away this morning surrounded by his family and department staff. TJ served
@AustinISD
for many years, most recently as a police officer and dispatcher. Godspeed brother… we have the watch.
The winning name for our new K9 was "K9 Chris" after our former officer, and fallen
@TravisCoSheriff
Deputy Christopher Korzilius, who died in the line of duty on 03/18/2020. After numerous requests, we have decided to modify the winning name to be "K9 Korzi"! .....
Graduated 16 new Field Training Officers yesterday, only the best training the best! They did so well we awarded them with cake, who doesn’t love cake?!?
#policingwithapurpose
#weareaisd
@AustinISD
Join us in welcoming Ofc. Dori Livingston, who was sworn in by
@chiefagonzalez
this morning! Ofc. Livingston comes to us after 23 honorable years of service with Texas Dept of Public Safety. She’s very excited to join us and start a rewarding career in
#educationalpolicing
.
#SRO
Damian, A 5th grader at
@GTGrizzlyBears
, was presented with our “Community Member Lifesaving Award” for for his heroic actions during an apartment fire in January 2021! Our partners at
@austinfiredept
swore him in as an Honorary Fire Marshall as well!
@AustinISDsupt
@AustinISD
Re-Introducing Ofc Cynthia Hernandez, sworn in by
@chiefagonzalez
yesterday! Ofc Hernandez served
@AustinISD
for 14yrs, explored another LE opportunity, and is now back after missing the relational/emotional capital she worked so hard to establish.
#ItsWhatWeDo
#WelcomeBack
LBJ Jags are headed to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! LBJ is the first
@AustinISD
school to play for a state title since Reagan HS lost to John Tyler HS in 73. It's been 51 years since an AISD school has actually won state, that was Reagan as well. Let's go JAGS!!
#bringithome
THANK YOU
@AISDSupt
Dr. Paul Cruz for your years of leadership and support to
@AISDPolice
and the District! Your shared vision of ensuring a safe and secure environment for our students helped make our jobs very rewarding. We wish you the BEST!
#HookEm
#GraciasDrCruz
#AISDProud
Help us congratulate our dispatcher Alicia Diaz on
#20Years
of dedicated service to
@AustinISD
! Alicia is an asset to our Communications Division, the officers on the other end of her radio, and to the students/staff she has helped keep safe since 1999!
#AISDproud
#WeareAISD
Sgt. Ty Neal is retiring after 21yrs of dedicated service to
@AustinISD
students, staff, and
@aisdparents
. As Sgt. Neal said during his farewell speech this morning, "Its not work if you truly love what you do." We wish him nothing but the best!
#AISDProud
** AMBER ALERT UPDATE **
Avery Reynolds has been located by local law enforcement and the Amber Alert issued earlier has been cancelled. Thank you for all the tips that were received today!
Our deepest condolences to the men and women of
@CorpusChristiPD
as they mourn the loss of one officer, and pray for the speedy recovery of another. Both were struck on the side of highway while on a traffic stop last night.
#Godspeed
#herodown
#ThinBlueLine
#MoveOver
@AustinISD
The safety and security of our students is our top priority. The Akins HS community can be assured that all appropriate resources will be utilized for the safety of all students. If you see something, say something.
We send our deepest condolences to the the men and women of the
@houstonpolice
dept, and to the family of Sergeant Harold Preston, who after 41 YEARS of service to his community, was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty today. Godspeed, sir.
#LODD
#OfficerDown
Folks, I’m asking for prayers for our
@Austin_Police
family today. One of our officers is in bad shape after a very bad car crash. Thoughts and prayers for him and his family are very much appreciated. 🙏🏼
Proud to welcome Ofc Richard Bond to our team (using social distancing swear-in 👍)! 21yr Army vet, he hopes to inspire the same
#leadership
qualities in our students as have been instilled in him through a life long career in public service.
@chiefagonzalez
@AustinISD
#AISDProud
#Congrats
to our new promotions, Asst. Chief Gus Barrera and Lt. Zac Gorbet! With a combined total of 61yrs of LE experience, including 43yrs serving
@AustinISD
, their knowledge and professionalism will help guide our Department to a new level of excellence!
#AISDProud
When the fastest kid in 5th grade asks you if your fast... you gotta show ‘em that smoke!! In his defense, Ofc. Castillo was wearing 30lbs of gear... so his brakes weren’t as effective. 🤣
@WalnutCreekECP
#AllGasNoBrakes
#ReadySetGo
He’s baaaack! Ofc. Ty Neal was sworn in by
@chiefagonzalez
this morning! Back in April 2019, Ty Neal retired as a Sergeant. He was away for a little over a year, but came back to do what he loves... Protect Austin’s Future!
#WelcomeBack
#SRO
#HeMissedIt
Another successful
#ShopWithACop
today in South Austin. Officers from multiple agencies helped brighten the holidays for 98
@AustinISD
students and their families.
Texas lost one of its finest today. Special Agent Anthony Salas was a
@USMC
veteran and
@TxDPS
CID Investigator. He was a life long public servant, and will be greatly missed by his family, both blood and blue. We extend our deepest condolences.
#Godspeed
#Officerdown
Student safety is of the utmost importance as we head back to school in 13 days. Hundreds of
@AustinISD
buses will be rolling throughout the city and it's critical we obey all traffic laws when approaching or following a school bus.
#policingwithapurpose
#AISDgottalent
#AISDproud
We enjoyed hosting Ofc. Ruslan Havrylenko with Kiev (Kyiv) Police in Ukraine, as he researched community policing and how we serve
@AustinISD
. He will be able to share and implement his knowledge back home in the service of his community in Ukraine!
#policingwithapurpose
It’s a beautifully sunny day to be out supporting the
@CTXFoodBank
as they serve our Austin area community at the Toney Burger Stadium in South
#ATX
! The men and women of the CTFB are running this event like a well oiled machine!
#TexansHelpingTexans
#CommUnity
Thank you Anderson High School for letting us support your Homecoming parade yesterday! Incredible turnout, and our officers had a blast!!
#OneAnderson
@AHSnewss
Ofc Leticia Lugo retired yesterday after 23yrs of LE service, including 16yrs serving the students, staff and families of
@AustinISD
. She always became an integral part of the community she served. Her professionalism, expertise, and kindness will be missed.
#Retirement
#SRO
Wishing you all a safe, healthy and Happy New Year! Despite the obstacles, tragedy, and division experienced in the world, we are grateful for the support received and given to our
@AustinISD
community! Join us as we
#welcome2021
with optimism, positivity, and unity, and health.
We grieve with our brothers and sisters at
@houstonpolice
as they mourn the loss of their 3rd officer in 2020, and their 4th in a year. Sgt Sean Rios was shot and killed today, leaving behind four children. Keep his family in your thoughts and prayers tonight.
#OfficerDown
#LODD