The Port Arthur Independent School District Police Department was established on April 23, 2009.

The school district’s Superintendent Dr. Johnny E, Brown and board member authorized the establishment of the police department which gave the district authority to employ and commission peace officers for the purpose of carrying out the prevision of 37.081 of the Texas Education Code.

Every student will have a safe environment and achieve their full academic potential.

Every community has a right to safe schools.

Children and adults, students and non-students, will have insight and input into the recognition and resolution of crime related problems.

Every officer has complete authority and responsibility for the safety of their schools within the confines of the budget, law, ethics, and policy.