Jimmie L. Dotson served in the Houston Police
Department from 1974 to 1997, working his way
up to executive assistant chief of police.
He became Chief of the police department in
Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1997. He returned
home to the Houston area in 2004 and served
as a consultant on law enforcement issues,
including the development of a comprehensive
law enforcement management plan for The
Woodlands.
Police Department on February 2.
Chief Dotson takes the helm of the HISD
Police Department on February 2. He replaces
former chief Charles Wiley, who came to the
district in October 2006 and resigned in June
2008 to become the Galveston Island police chief.
"Chief Dotson brings a wealth of law
enforcement experience to the district and is
already well known and respected by the local
law enforcement community," said HISD
Superintendent of Schools Abelardo Saavedra.
"That is extremely important in building upon
the relationships and partnerships we have
with area law enforcement agencies."
"I am eager to begin this new chapter in my
career," said Chief Dotson. "From a policing
perspective, there may be no better way to
impact the future of Houston than to lead the
agency responsible for the security of our
schools. By providing a safe and secure
learning environment, we enhance the
opportunities for our children to succeed."
The HISD Police Department is the only
nationally accredited school district police
department in the country. It is accredited
by The Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies.
