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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…
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