CCSD police chief ups traffic stops, citations, and officer training
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- From school zone speeders to frantic crosswalks, Clark County School District Police have never been more crucial, according to the newly sworn chief. He admitted every day is a test.
Jeff Clark, CCSDPD chief of police, touted several priorities during a media day at school police headquarters in Henderson. Among his main priorities is increasing citations, traffic stops, and officer training.
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"Training is a huge priority for me to ensure that my officers are getting training 12 months a year," he said. "The way it's been in past has only been the three months of the summer, which we understand because that's when school's not in."
From Aug. 2025 to May 2026, CCSDPD issued more than 10,000 citations and made over 14,000 traffic stops. Clark said three weeks into the school year they already have seen an increase in those metrics as policing has been stepped up.
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"The message is very clear: pay attention in our school zones, slow down, don't make U-turns, and maybe even drive slower than the school speed limit," he said.
As for increasing CCSDPD at elementary and middle schools, Clark said the budget is to blame as they rely on patrol officers at those campuses.
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"I have about 204 officers right now, and we're looking at 400 schools, right," he said. "So you need a lot more people."
Clark was asked if he would make it a priority to press for more funding to increase the police presence at those campuses. He said he serves at the pleasure of CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert.
"As far as for pushing for more, that would be a discussion that I would have with the superintendent," he said. "But for right now, I'm happy to say that we are fully staffed."
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