Joel Barton Jr. has been named Nacogdoches ISD Chief of Police following the retirement of Sandra Murray.
Barton, who joined the district in August, has nearly 20 years of experience in law enforcement, including 12 years as a State Trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Barton also served three years as a Deputy State Fire Marshal with the State of Texas, and has previously been a Nacogdoches Police Department officer.
“I’m excited about Chief Barton’s plans for the department,” said Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo. “Our district police department plays a vital role in the safety at our campuses, and I’m grateful for everything they do to provide peace of mind for our staff, students and their families.”
Murray retired earlier this month after nearly 15 years of service with Nacogdoches ISD’s police department.
“Chief Murray has done such great work for the district, and she will be missed,” Trujillo said. “I’m thankful and appreciative to her for everything she’s done for Nacogdoches ISD.”