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Lamar CISD reinstates police chief and lieutenant weeks after firing them
By ABC13 Houston
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Just weeks after firing its police chief and a lieutenant for what their attorneys called "conduct unbecoming of an officer," Lamar Consolidated ISD has reinstated both employees following appeals.
Why this matters in Willis
The reinstatement of the police chief and lieutenant in Lamar CISD has implications for school districts in neighboring Montgomery County, including Willis ISD. As school safety continues to be a top concern for parents and administrators, the handling of disciplinary actions against school law enforcement personnel is under scrutiny. The fact that Lamar CISD reversed its decision to fire the chief and lieutenant after appeals suggests that school districts in the region may be reevaluating their protocols for investigating and addressing misconduct allegations. This development may prompt Willis ISD to review its own procedures for ensuring that school police officers are held to high standards of conduct while also protecting the due process rights of employees. The situation bears watching to see if other area school districts will follow suit in reexamining their approaches to discipline and accountability within their police departments.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston ·
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