04/15/2026
ESC8 was proud to host the Northeast Texas School Safety Task Force on April 15, bringing together school safety professionals and law enforcement partners from across the region.
We were honored to welcome the following guest speakers:
JT King, Camp County Sheriff's Department – Peer-to-Peer Program
Lt. Capps, Mineola ISD – Implementation and Standards of an Effective School Guardian Program
Lt. Alexander & Sgt. Yi, Red River Army Depot (RRAD) Police Department – Active Shooter Training Opportunity for School-Based Law Enforcement (SBLE), School Guardians, and School Marshals
Chuck Clemens, Emergency Management – After Action Review and Discussion: Daingerfield High School Multi-Agency Evaluation Drill
Glen Stone, TCOLE – TCOLE Updates
Kody Edwards, Special Agent, DPS CID – Interoperability Between Agencies
The meeting also included an open discussion focused on current issues, updates, and potential concerns impacting school safety across Northeast Texas.
ESC8 would also like to thank Jordan Grummer with Piraino Security Systems, for presenting the OpenGate Weapons Detection System and supporting this important work.
We are grateful for the strong partnerships and shared commitment that continue to strengthen school safety throughout our region.
