Local law enforcement is prioritizing campus security as students prepare to return to class. The Houston ISD Police Department and Houston Police Department are launching a multi-agency initiative to increase security presence on and around campuses.

The initiative, called Project Safe Start, is focused on the 2026-2027 school year. An announcement is scheduled for Tuesday morning at HISD Police Headquarters, where officials from the participating agencies will speak.

Further details about Project Safe Start are available from the source, including information about the announcement and participating agencies.