Founded in 1991, the Spring ISD Police Department celebrated its 30-year anniversary with a ceremony at the Randall Reed Center on Oct. 20. The department, led by police Chief Ken Culbreath, employed a few officers at its conception, growing over the years into a force of 65 officers, three crime analysts, 10 dispatchers, 25 crossing guards and three civilian staff members, according to an Oct. 22 SISD press release.

“These officers show up for one reason: to protect our students and teachers,” SISD board President Rhonda Newhouse said in the Oct. 22 release. “I see the hard work put in—day in and day out. And I know that hard work continues every day.”

SISD's main office is located at 16717 Ella Blvd., Houston. 281-891-6000. www.springisd.org