- New Caney ISD
- Police FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are school district Police Officers "REAL" Police Officers?
Posted by:Yes, our officers are peace officers commissioned by the Board of Trustees for the District (School Board), per Texas Education Code 37.081.
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Can school district officers do EVERYTHING other police departments can do?
Posted by:Yes, our officers are Texas Peace Officers who make up a specialized law enforcement agency.
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Do school district Police Officers write "real" tickets and what happens to the tickets they write?
Posted by:Yes, our officers do indeed write real tickets. Citations(tickets) go to Justice of the Peace Court Pct 4 in New Caney. Failure to contact the court may result in a warrant being issued.
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Can school district officers arrest adults and juveniles?
Posted by:Yes, school district officers have the authority to arrest an adult and take a juvenile into custody.
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Can district officers take action against a non-student if they are not on school district property?
Posted by:Yes, if an officer witnesses an offense, they may take action.
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Do school district officers have any authority at school functions not held on district property?
Posted by:Yes, wherever school district functions are held school district officers have authority on that property.
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Can school district officers respond if another police agency needs assistance?
Posted by:Yes, just as other law enforcement may respond to our officer's assistance, so may they respond to calls for assistance from other police departments.
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How do I file a police report?
Posted by:Reports have to be taken in person either at the police station or by an officer coming to your house or the scene of a crime.
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Can I pass a school bus, loading or unloading children, on a road with a median?
Posted by:You cannot pass a school bus when unloading or loading children. The only exception is if the roadway is divided, separating the road into two separate roads. The separation may be made by a concrete barrier or grassy median NOT by lines painted on the road.
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How can I get a copy of my criminal records?
Posted by:Criminal records are maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Call 512-424-2000 for more information.
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What is the law on passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road?
Posted by:The new law states that when approaching any emergency vehicle (police, fire, EMS, etc..) you must vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle if you are on a multi-lane roadway. If you only have one lane then you must slow to a speed not more than 20 MPH below the posted speed limit.
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Can the police ask me to leave a parking lot because I am riding my skateboard?
Posted by:The police can ask you to leave a parking lot if the owner of the lot does not want you skating on their premises.
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Can I lose my driver's license if I get caught with tobacco by the police and I am under 18?
Posted by:Your license can get suspended by a judge if you do not attend the mandatory tobacco awareness class after being convicted of possession of a tobacco product.
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Can I cut through a parking lot when traffic is heavy?
Posted by:No, it is illegal to cut through any parking lot to turn onto one roadway from another roadway.
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Can I be arrested for a traffic violation?
Posted by:Yes, anyone can be arrested for any traffic violation except for speeding and having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle. It is at the officer's discretion on how to handle each situation.