Argyle ISD Police Department
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he Argyle ISD Police Department has been protecting Eagle students, staff, and the community since 2013. With safety as the district’s highest priority, the Argyle ISD Police Department does a tremendous job providing a strong presence on our campuses and a safe learning environment for our Eagles. The work of the Argyle ISD Police Department has also been recognized nationally. The Argyle ISD Police Department received a distinguished national recognition recently. The department was chosen as the National Association of School Resource Officers Model Agency for 2020. The department was recognized through the application of the Triad Concept of school-based policing and fulfills the NASRO mission of creating safer schools and safer students through innovative and resourceful service and strategies. “We are very proud of this award,
and we hope that the Argyle ISD Police Department can truly be a model for the rest of the country for school-based law enforcement,” Argyle ISD Police Chief Paul Cairney said. “Our goal is not only the safety and security of our Eagles but helping students grow in the right direction through this time of life.” The Argyle ISD PD was honored during the Opening Ceremonies at the virtual 30th Annual NASRO School Safety Conference in August. The department will also be honored at the 2021 School Safety Conference. Earlier in the school year, Chief Cairney was recognized by the Argyle ISD School Board for earning this award. The Argyle ISD Police Department was first established following approval by the Board of Trustees in 2013. The department is led by Chief Cairney. The department also has a K-9 unit with dog Kiero that first started in 2017. Argyle ISD Officer Bob Mastropiero is the trained handler of Kiero. This has been a great addition to the department, and
Kiero works well with children. Kiero is a great icebreaker for Officer Mastropiero when he visits the campuses to talk to students about narcotics. Argyle ISD is grateful for the service our officers in helping protect our students, staff, and community!
“We are very proud of this award, and we hope that the Argyle ISD Police Department can truly be a model for the rest of the country for school-based law enforcement.” Winter 2020 • Argyle Insights •
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