Safety & Security

Welcome to the Safety and Security webpage.  Here you will find a variety of information relative to how the District works to provide your students with a safe and secure learning environment.  This information is updated often, so please visit the site on a regular basis.  Should you have any ideas as to information which should be included on this site, please contact the Security Manager, Don Sturdivant, at 972-600-5109 or dsturdivant@irvingisd.net.”

Officer of the Month for July 2010 The “Above & Beyond” award has been issued to Rodney Davis, Patrol Officer, for his exemplary service.

Irving ISD Security: Security Plan, 2009-2010 (by J. Pat Lamb)  Over the last several years, I have sought to keep you informed of security matters through an annual updated letter.  I truly feel that as parents and students of our District, you have a right to know the steps we are taking to provide a safe, secure, and orderly environment within our schools.  Like you, I have watched the frightening images of violence in schools through the lens of media coverage; and, like you, I am concerned as a parent when I see innocence violated by those who would seek to cause harm to others.  Please know that we give ourselves to the matter of providing safety and security to the students, staff, and visitors of our District; we constantly strive to improve, to learn of new methods, to train for the emergencies we hope never to occur.  And now, instead of looking over the horizon to the potential for violence, we find concern for the health of our children in the form of the H1N1 flu.  Indeed, the threat to our students and staff is broad and varied ...(read more)

Articles

• Mexican cartels and gangs recruiting in Texas schools

• Back to School Reminders and Tips

• Identity Theft:  Steps You Can Take

• You! The Key to an Effective Security Strategy   Pat Lamb

• Cell Phones in the Classroom

• Cell Phone Ban in School Zones

• Practical School Security and Emergency Planning E-Newsletter

• Frequently Asked Questions about V-Soft in Irving ISD

• V-Soft Visitor Identification Information

• Tabletop Training: Preparing for Crisis Events   Pat Lamb

Health Advisories

• For more Health Advisories Click here

Parents should be aware of drug abuse and its signs

• Growing Up Drug-Free: A Parent’s Guide to Prevention

• For more information about drug abuse and prevention Click Here

Publications from the National Crime Prevention Council

• A Dozen Things STUDENTS can do to stop School Violence

• A Dozen Things PARENTS can do to stop School Violence

• A Dozen Things PRINCIPALS can do to stop School Violence

• A Dozen Things TEACHERS can do to stop School Violence

Websites

• Take 25: Twenty-five Ways to Make Kids Safer

• Raptorware V-Soft (Visitor Registration and Volunteer Tracking)

• Interquest Detection Canines

J. Pat Lamb
Director of Security
 and Operations

J. Pat Lamb began his career in December, 1995 as the Operations Manager.  He was promoted to the position of Assistant Director of Security and Operations in 2001 and promoted again in June, 2006 to the position of Director of Security and Operations.  Pat received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Tech University in 1983, and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Golden Gate University in 1986.

Don Sturdivant
Security Manager

Don has been employed with the District since January, 1991.  He began his career working as a Maintenance and Security Dispatcher.  In his tenure, he has also served as an Energy Management Specialist and Energy Manager.  He currently holds the position as the Security Manager where he oversees the day to day operations of a 53 member security department.

Marion Amick
Security Supervisor

Marion Amick began his career with the district four years ago.  His passion for safety and security comes from his dedication to the US Marine Corps where he spent 13 years of his life.  He also spent several years in private security.