Our safety and security initiative is a multi-faceted response plan that affects all DISD facilities and departments. The program includes a number of initiatives aimed at fortifying buildings, ensuring regular training, communication, and increasing staff and public awareness.
The goals of the program are to improve safety and security within Decatur ISD and promote emergency preparedness among students and staff.
DISD follows state law, as well as the recommendations of the Texas School Safety Center, in implementing best practices for campus safety.
Emergency Operations Plan - The district has a written Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that includes the four primary areas of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery as well as different crisis scenarios used for staff training and emergency response planning.
School Resource Officers - Thanks to a partnership with the City of Decatur, Decatur ISD has armed, uniformed officers serving our campuses. These highly trained veteran officers build positive relationships with students and help ensure safety on campuses for students and staff.
Safety Drills - The district conducts different types of drills throughout the year. They include:
Lockout drills
Lockdown drills
Shelter drills
Evacuation drills
Hold in-class drills
#SAFEeagle Communications - We communicate via Twitter @Decaturisd, Facebook @Decatur ISD, and through our Blackboard telephone messaging and email system. Information is also posted on our DISD website. Communications regarding health and safety are identified by the hashtag #SAFEeagle.
