Dickinson ISD Safety and Security

Dickinson ISD is committed to the safety and security of all students and staff members. The school liaison officers with the Galveston County Sheriff's Office work closely with district and campus administrators to help maintain a safe and secure environment for students to learn.

We currently have three officers assigned to Dickinson High School, and one officer assigned to McAdams Junior High School. Officers respond to calls throughout the district as needed.

Campus Crimestoppers

Security Terminology

Protect Mode–When an external emergency may be taking place such as a police chase , robbery or some other emergency not occurring on the campus. During this time all outside doors will be secured and students will remain indoors, but are to conduct normal school procedures and are able to walk around inside the school.

Lockdown–when there is a suspected intruder inside the school building. In these situations, students and staff are to lock their classroom or office doors and remain quiet and calm until there is an all-clear from responding officers. The school staff members may or may not be able to answer phone calls at this time based on the situation.

Shelter in Place–when there is a chemical event near a campus. To protect students and staff, all doors will be locked to prevent the accidental opening and closing of doors and heating and air conditioning units will be turned off.  

Evacuation–Students are escorted outside of the building because of fire or some other type of hazard.