Jacksonville ISD Police Department

05/13/2026

Hope to see everyone there!

05/11/2026

Celebrating National Police Week - 2026!

05/10/2026

Grateful for all the Mom’s! Happy Mother’s Day!

Thanks to all the mothers on their special day, especially those who protect our children each and every day! Thank you!

05/03/2026

Had a great time this evening with Darren Vossler and his staff at the spring semi-formal dance at JMS. The kids looked great and seemed to enjoy themselves. !

04/17/2026

The responding campus police officers, campus administrators and staff, all performed their assigned duties with professionalism and respect for all involved.

Proud to be part of this wonderful team of professionals. The safety of of our students and staff is our top priority.

Regards,

Chief Bill Avera
JISD Police

April 17, 2026

On the morning of April 17, 2026, at Jacksonville High School, a JISD staff member secured a backpack containing a firearm from a student. The backpack was immediately confiscated by a JHS Resource Officer, and the campus was placed on immediate lockdown.
JHS staff responded quickly and handled the situation effectively, following established safety protocols. Additional JISD law enforcement responded immediately.
At this time, there is no active threat, and all students and staff are safe.
We understand this can be alarming for parents and the community. Our safety protocols are designed to prioritize securing the campus and ensuring the safety of all students and staff before any communication is released, while continuing to communicate as soon as possible.
We are so proud of our campus administrators and staff for their quick, calm, and effective response in following safety protocols and ensuring the safety of all students and staff.

03/22/2026

So proud of these guys for making a difference in our community.

03/22/2026

Congratulations Ladies! Hope to see everyone in Ennis on Tuesday!

03/22/2026

Hope to see you there! Back the Tribe!!

03/22/2026

Folks, this is real! AI is a powerful tool that can easily be abused. Please stay engaged with your children and have the difficult conversations with them. This is no Joke nor is it a laughing matter!

03/20/2026

Good Luck to the Tribe Soccer Teams!!!!

Anna vs. Jacksonville - Texas High School Soccer
Coyotes @ Fightin' Indians
📺 NFHS Network
athletichub.official-live.net/hs-soccer.php?live=Anna%20vs.%20Jacksonville
📍Forney City Bank Stadium
The Jacksonville (TX) varsity soccer team has a neutral playoff match vs. Anna (TX) today @ 5p.
This match is a part of the "2026 UIL Texas Boys Soccer State Championships - 2026 Soccer Conference 5A D2" tournament.

03/15/2026

Congratulations Corporal Roos-Barrera!

***Promotion Announcement***

The Jacksonville Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Jorge Rios-Barrera to the rank of Corporal, who began his first shift in his new role tonight.

Corporal Rios-Barrera is a homegrown member of the Jacksonville community and a veteran of the United States Army, where he developed leadership skills that he has carried into his law enforcement career. Since joining the department, he has consistently proven himself to be a dependable officer that takes pride in serving the City of Jacksonville.

Rios-Barrera is a model employee and a strong addition to our leadership team. We are proud of the work he has put in to reach this milestone and confident he will continue to make a positive impact on the Jacksonville Police Department and the citizens we serve.

Please join us in congratulating Corporal Rios-Barrera on this well-earned promotion!