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Newton I.S.D. Police Department

Newton I.S.D. Police Department

The Newton ISD Police Department supports and serves the district by promoting selfless service, safety and assisting in the prevention of drugs and violence on our campuses.

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The department's mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff, visitors, and the community at large.

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Newton ISD Police Department is a fully operational, community oriented policing agency that was approved for operation on March 31, 2022 by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. It operates primarily within the geographic area of Newton ISD: south of Burkeville, north of Deweyville, between Jasper Co. and the Louisiana state lines and encompasses 392 square miles. It provides law enforcement services to Newton Elementary School, Newton Middle School, Newton High School, as well as the administration building and alternative school campus. In addition it is also responsible for visitor management, emergency management, and  truancy. It is staffed by full time law enforcement offcers with a combined total of nearly 100 years of experience who were specifically chosen and specially trained for their roles in our district.  

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CONTACT INFORMATION

EMERGENCY- 9-1-1

Dispatch (NCSO)- 409-379-3637

Main Office- 409-420-6600

Chief’s Office- 409-420-6600 ext 2265

High School Office- 409-420-6600 ext 2124

Middle School Office- 409-420-6600 ext 3021

Elementary School Office- 409-420-6600 ext 4034

Email: NISDPolice@newtonisd.net 

  • Please remember that a valid government ID is required upon entry to ALL Newton ISD campuses.

  • Remember that during the mornings and evenings the school zone speed limit on Hwy 190 is 35mph in front of the Middle and High Schools. Elementary School speed zone is 35mph from 7:30am-3:30pm.

  • Newton ISD Police is the eastern most ISD police department in the state of Texas.

Protecting Purple Pride

Jared Lewis -Chief

Jared Lewis
Chief

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James Mitchell -Sergeant

James Mitchell 
Sergeant

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Keith Franklin - Officer/ Investigator

Keith Franklin
Officer/ Investigator

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Rhonda Ruiz - Officer

Rhonda Ruiz
Officer

Email Ofc. Ruiz

A Message from the Chief

 

 

We unfortunately live in a very uncertain world and in unprecedented times. Our schools should be a place of refuge and happines for our children. Our department is committed to providing a safe and educational environment for our students, staff, and the visitors we serve. This task is not possible without the support of the community at large. Our department is your department. Our success is your success.

I am committed to providing our Eagles and staff with an accountable, transparent, and successful law enforcement service. I intend to be accessible, visible, and accountable for the actions we take. Thank you for entrusting us with the safety and security of our future.  

Career Opportunities

Currently there are no positions available with NISD PD

Current NISD positions: Click Here

Complaint or Compliment Form

We WANT to hear from you; good or bad. Please fill this form out and submit it. Copies of this form can also be picked up at Newton ISD main office: 720 Rusk St. Newton, TX 75966

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