HISD police chief address safety protocols after campus stabbing, threats, hoaxes
HISD Police Chief Shamara D. Garner addressed student safety in the wake of a series of recent threats and hoaxes as well as a stabbing.
Houston ISD student arrested amid threats to schools statewide, HISD chief of police said
HISD Police Chief Shamara Garner said in a video published Tuesday that a student was arrested for a social media threat amid a rise in reported threats against schools statewide. "As police chief, I understand any threat or mention of violence toward your child's school is deeply unsettling,
Houston ISD police chief says there are active discussions about metal detectors in schools after stabbing incident
One day after a student was stabbed in a fight with another student at Houston ISD’s Sterling High School, HISD Police Chief Shamara Garner spoke about the district’s security protocols and what they are doing to keep kids safe.
Student at Houston’s Sterling High School stabbed during fight on campus
The southeast Houston school was one of two placed on lockdown Wednesday because of incidents involving knives. A student at Elsik High School was in possession of a kitchen knife.
Houston ISD considering prohibiting student cell phone use during school emergencies
HISD is moving toward a new policy to keep students from using phones during emergencies because they could be “counterproductive” and inhibit first responders.
Houston ISD addresses safety concerns after multiple school lockdowns
Houston Independent School District officials are addressing safety concerns following multiple lockdowns at Houston area schools this week, implementing increased security measures and cracking down on threats.
Houston ISD could restrict student cell phone use during campus lockdowns
The district is working on a policy that would prevent students from accessing their cell phones during emergencies, in the interest of safety, after a recent string of unsubstantiated threats of violence as well as incidents involving weapons.
Houston ISD addresses campus security
Houston ISD officials are addressing safety concerns after lockdowns at Houston area schools this week. FOX 26's Jade Flury reports on what officials had to say and more about the threats.
Local Houston schools facing safety threat
Houston ISD will update parents on school safety today after a series of incidents, including a stabbing at Sterling High, raised concerns.
Numerous threats made against Houston-area schools
FOX 26 Reporter Abigail Dye spoke with Alfredo Alberto, Program Coordinator with Prarie View A&M University, who councils youth for a living. He says in each of the school incidents, students need council.
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TEA commissioner endorses statewide cell phone ban policy in classrooms
The debate over whether cell phones should be allowed in classrooms is something state lawmakers may weigh in.
Bellaire High School principal reminds families false threats are violations of student code of conduct following unsubstantiated bomb threat
Bellaire High School Principal Michael Niggli reminded students that making false claims, threats and hoaxes are violations ...
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HISD Security: Possible Ban on Cell Phones During a Lockdown and Metal Detectors?
Asked about installing metal detectors in the schools, HISD Police Chief Shamara Garner said, "We currently do not have metal detectors on our campuses, however, there is active discussion in ...
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Sterling HS student stabbed on campus, suspect detained
A student at Sterling High School has been taken to the hospital after a stabbing on campus, according to the Houston Fire ...
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