Threats that enter our school campuses in the form of active shooters are happening more and more. Our students are in danger and in need of protection. In the past 5 years, there have been over 300 reported incidents of gunfire in schools in the United States.

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On May 1st, 2018, Texas Administrative Code Title 37 Part 7 Chapter 227 instated the ability of schools to assign a staff member, licensed to carry, to be a School Marshal. This would include certain rights and responsibilities designed to allow the staff member to defend and protect the students from adverse situations.

“The sole purpose of a School Marshal is to prevent the act of murder or serious bodily injury on school premises, and act only as defined by the written regulations adopted by the School Board/Governing Body.”

In order to be certified and assigned as a School Marshal, one must undergo an application process:

  • successfully complete all prerequisite commission training
  • pass the state licensing exam
  • be employed and appointed by an authorized school district
  • meet all statutory requirements, including psychological fitness

We want to do what we can to help candidates complete the process as easily as possible. Applicants will schedule a time with us to fill out the testing that will be evaluated and given approval or recommendation for how to get to a point of approval. The evaluation will then be sent back to fulfill the requirement!

To get started for your staff or for yourself, call (806) 771-8808.