Lubbock Schools Step Up Safety | Texas News

Lubbock ISD police are going above and beyond state requirements with frequent active shooter drills, pushing for more than the mandated 16 hours of training per officer to ensure readiness as the new school year begins. Chief Eric Tijerina stresses proactive policing, community engagement, and early intervention—especially in those first critical weeks—to build trust and catch issues before they escalate. Adding to their force: Koda, a two-year-old German Shepherd K-9 trained to sniff out drugs like marijuana, meth, cocaine, and heroin, who’ll patrol classrooms and lockers alongside his handler, Officer Forrest Eubanks. Koda’s friendly demeanor makes him approachable around kids, but Eubanks reminds everyone to ask before petting. The department is committed to continuous improvement, learning from real-world incidents to refine protocols and meet community expectations—keeping schools safe through vigilance, innovation, and partnership. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0343ea798b7d2a34