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Chief Garner is a native Houstonian and a 29-year law enforcement professional. She joined the Houston Independent School District Police Department as a Commander in October 2022 after retiring from the Houston Police Department with 28 years of service. Chief Garner, a HISD graduate, became HISD Chief of Police in August 2023 where she is responsible for planning, overseeing, and directing the activities, operations, and personnel of the largest school district in the State of Texas; eight-largest in the United States with 274 schools and 187,000 student population.
Chief Garner has over 25 years of experience in criminal, child abuse, juvenile, and internal affairs investigations.
Chief Garner has earned many awards and commendations to include recognition from the U. S. Department of Justice’s Community Relations Service Unit. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Houston and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management from Sam Houston State University.
Chief Garner is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy (FBINA) session #273. Chief Garner was also a participant in the Leadership Inventory for Female Executives (LIFE). She is a member of the FBI National Academy Associates, National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives, Houston Area Police Chief Association, as well as the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.
Chief Garner is committed to the HISD Police Department mission of ensuring students feel safe to learn, employees feel safe to work, and the community has confidence in the safety of the district.