Katy ISD Partners With Local K9 Services Organization to Enhance Safety

KATY, TX [September 25, 2024] – Starting this week, the Katy ISD Police Department is partnering with Covenant K9 Detection Services, adding another layer of security to district schools. The organization specializes in training canines and handlers and providing weapons and narcotics detection support for schools and other industries.

Through this collaboration, a team consisting of a Katy ISD police officer, a K9 handler, and a trained canine will work alongside designated school safety personnel and administrators to conduct random sweeps of secondary campuses and parking lots throughout the year.

“We are committed to using all available tools to keep our students and staff safe,” said Katy ISD Police Chief Henry Gaw. “These K9 teams will enhance and strengthen our already robust safety measures across the district.”

Katy ISD has long employed K9 units as part of its specialized security teams, and this new partnership extends that capability. The district will now outsource the training and management of the canines, adopting a cost-effective approach while still delivering a comprehensive safety and security strategy.