Authority and Jurisdiction

AUTHORITY

Peace officers employed by the District have the same authority, powers, privileges, and immunities as bestowed on all Texas peace officers while on or off duty.  In addition, peace officers employed by the District will be full time paid police officers and appointed as such.  The District will NOT employ or appoint part-time paid police officers.

JURISDICTION

The Lake Dallas ISD Police Department’s primary jurisdiction has been determined by the Lake Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and is defined as:

All territory within the geographical boundaries of the District and all property, real or personal, outside the geographical boundaries of the District that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise under the District’s control.

This “primary jurisdiction” allows officers of the Lake Dallas ISD Police Department to travel with students, or school groups, to other venues and provide police services, within the State of Texas.  When outside the Lake Dallas ISD district boundaries, the primary function of the Lake Dallas ISD Police Officers will be to secure the safety of Lake Dallas ISD students, staff, and Lake Dallas ISD property.  Officers may also perform duties required of Texas Peace Officers when they are required by Texas state law.