ABOUT THE CHIEF

    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. 

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

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

   Sergeant 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 and currently holds the rank of Sergeant.

   Currently, Sgt Stanford is the Administrative Sergeant working directly under the Chief of Police, Solomon Cook. Sgt. Stanford is involved with all aspects of the Humble ISD Police Department, directly commanding Communications, Community Services, Training, and Truancy. 

   Sergeant Chauncy McFarlin joined the Humble ISD police Department in June, 2004. Sgt. McFarlin brings years of knowledge to the Department having served as a police officer for the City of Kindleton Police Department as well as the North Forest ISD Police Department. Since 2004, Sgt McFarlin has moved his way up the ranks from Patrolman, to Corporal and now he has risen to the rank of Sergeant.

   Currently, Sgt. McFarlin is the Operations and Patrol Commander. Sgt. McFarlin also a member of the Humble ISD Police Department's Emergency Response Team (ERT) where is the Alpha Team Leader.  

   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 Investigations and Tactical Operations Commander. Sgt. Hall also oversees the operations of the Humble ISD Police Department's Emergency Response Team (ERT) where he also serves as the Bravo Team Leader.