CHIEF OF POLICE

    Chief Cook began his law enforcement career in 1976.  In the past thirty years Chief Cook has worked for municipalities, county and state agencies.  Chief Cook has earned a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Criminal Justice from Southwest University and is a graduate of the FBI Command College.

    Chief Cook’s certifications and licenses include a Master Peace Officer Certification, Police Instructor, Crime Prevention Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, ALERRT Instructor and Arson Investigations Certification.

    Chief Cook began his employment with the Humble ISD Police Department in 1997 when he was appointed Captain.  In 2003 Chief Don Maddox retired and Solomon Cook was appointed Chief of Police of the Humble ISD Police Department.

" It is an honor and privilege for me to serve as the Chief of Police for the Humble Independent School District. We of the Humble ISD Police Department exist to ensure the safety of our district’s students, families and staff. We work in partnership with students, parents and staff to meet their needs. Our most important goal is to promote, maintain and inspire an atmosphere of trust and confidence with students, families and staff in our community."

" As always, the Humble ISD Police Department is committed to maintaining and improving the safety of our district’s students, families and staff. We will continue to strive to always meet the needs of our diverse school community."

 " In order to learn, students need a safe environment where they can concentrate on their studies and teachers and staff needs a secure environment in order to teach."

Thank you,

Chief Solomon R. Cook

   Lieutenant T. D. Stanford joined the Humble ISD Police Department in December, 1999. Sgt Stanford graduated from the University of Houston Criminal Justice Center Police Academy in March of 1997. Sgt Stanford began her career in law enforcement at the City of Roman Forest Police Department in 1997. Sgt. Stanford also spent time as a patrol officer with the City of Dickinson Police Department before coming to the Humble ISD Police Department.  Since 1999, Sgt. Stanford has moved her way up in the department from patrol officer, to Corporal, Sergeant and currently holds the rank of Lieutenant.

   Lieutenant Stanford is second in command directly under the Chief of Police.  Lieutenant Stanford is the very first Lieutenant in the history of the Humble ISD Police Department.

“We make a living by what we do. We make a life by what we give.”

   Sergeant James Hall joined the Humble ISD Police Department in December, 2002.  Sgt. Hall's experience began as a Patrolman with the City of Rosenberg, Texas Police Department. Since 2002 Sergeant Hall was promoted from Patrolman to Investigator and, most recently, to Sergeant.

   Currently, Sgt. Hall is the , Special Operations Commander which includes Investigations and Tactical Operations Recruitment, Records and Emergency Management Planning. Sgt. Hall oversees the Humble ISD Police Department's Emergency Response Team (ERT).
 

Sgt. Mario Saldivar attended the University of Houston Downtown Police Academy in 1991. After graduating, he immediately went to work for Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. There he began teaching the DARE Program and GREAT Program to the students of Cy-Fair and Humble Independent School Districts. 

In 2002, Sgt. Saldivar left Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office and went to work for the Humble Independent School District. There he worked his way from patrol officer to Corporal. As a corporal, Mario Saldivar moved around from patrol corporal to community services corporal.

As the Administrative Sergeant working directly under the Lt. Stanford, . Sgt. Saldivar is involved with all aspects of the Humble ISD Police Department, directly commanding Communications, Community Services, Training, and Truancy. 

Some of his duties include: 
 

• Patrol district, respond to calls for service, report writing, issue citations, respond to calls requiring a supervisor

• Directly supervise patrol officer(s) for shift

• Assist sergeants with daily operations, scheduling, disciplining

Some of his certifications include: 

• Master Peace Officer Certification

• Instructor

• Krav Maga Law Enforcement Instructor

• DARE Instructor

• GREAT Instructor

• LETS Certification

• RAD Certification

A veteran Law Enforcement Officer, Sergeant B. Brown oversees the Operations Bureau which includes Patrol, Campus Officers, Event Coordination and more.

Sergeant Brown spent 12 years with the Texas Department of Corrections at the Darrington and Ramsey units where he was assigned to the training department.  After leaving TDC, Sergeant Brown began his law enforcement career with the Harris County Pct. 7 Constable's Office where he served as Deputy Constable.  Sergeant Brown left Pct. 7 and brought his years of experience and expertise to the Humble ISD Police Department.

In addition to Operations Bureau, Sergeant Brown also oversees the Humble ISD Police Gang Unit. Brown has a vast knowledge of area gangs and is often called upon by other law enforcement agencies in Texas and beyond for gang information and intelligence. 

Sergeant Brown is also one of two department Firearms Instructors, a certified Police Instructor, Field Training Officer and a member of the Humble ISD Emergency Response Team. Sergeant  Brown also proudly serves in the United States Army Reserve holding a current rank of E-6.  During Brown's 14 years of service to his country, he served in Iraq in 2003.