LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Four officers from the Lubbock Independent School District Police Department have been recognized for their exceptional service and dedication to the district during the 2025-2026 school year. Of the officers, three received letters of commendation and the fourth was named as the district’s 2026 Officer of the Year.
Chief Eric Tijerina said that while he expects all of the department’s officers to perform their duties at a high level, there are times when an officer goes above and beyond what is asked of them.
LISD Superintendent Dr. Kathy Rollo also expressed her gratitude for the department and its officers as they work to keep the district community safe.
The officers recognized for the 2025-2026 school year are as follows.
For his outstanding contributions, unwavering dedication and exceptional performance with the Lubbock ISD Police Department, Sgt. Jerry Zamora has been named as the department’s 2026 Officer of the Year.
Jerry Zamora LISD PD(Lubbock Independent School District)
Zamora joined the Lubbock ISD Police Department in 2022 as an officer and has served as a sergeant since March 2026. During his tenure, he has also served the district as a gang specialist. Before joining the department, he served as a deputy with the Texas Anti-Gang Center.
Throughout the past year, Zamora was instrumental in the successful investigation and resolution of cases involving gang activity within the school district. He is recognized for his professionalism, integrity and proactive approach to policing, as well as his attention to detail and commitment to protecting the people within the district, which has significantly contributed to maintaining a safe educational environment and the prevention of threat escalation.
Tijerina said Zamora’s work exemplifies the highest standards of law enforcement and reflects positively upon himself, the Lubbock ISD Police Department and the profession as a whole.
Three officers received a total of four letters of commendation for the 2025-2026 school year.
Officer Dale Love, who received two letters, joined the Lubbock ISD Police Department in 2022. Before joining the department, he served as a marshal with the Lubbock City Marshal’s Office.
Dale Love LISD PD(Lubbock Independent School District)
Love is recognized for his outstanding actions, hard work and dedication to the students, staff and community of Lubbock ISD for his response to campus incidents during the 2025-2026 school year. Tijerina said his swift, decisive and courageous actions have helped keep students and staff safe and have prevented the escalation of threats or situations on campus.
Officer Josue Alonso, who joined the department in 2023, received one letter of commendation. Before joining the Lubbock ISD Police Department, Alonso served as an officer with the Texas Tech University Police Department.
Josue Alonso LISD PD(Lubbock Independent School District)
Alonso is recognized for his actions in addressing a threat at one of the district’s campuses last year. In December, the Lubbock ISD Police Department received reports of a possible threat at Monterey High School. Tijerina said when the suspect approached the school, Alonso acted courageously and without hesitation in pursuing and apprehending the individual, despite the risk to his own safety.
Officer Joramze “JR” Rosales, who joined the department in 2024, also received one letter of commendation. Before joining the department, he served as a patrol officer in the Lubbock-Cooper ISD Police Department.
Joramze Rosales LISD PD(Lubbock Independent School District)
Rosales is recognized for his actions related to the incident at Lubbock High School on Feb. 20. The incident included threats that were ultimately found to be false, but that led to the evacuation and reunification of more than 2,000 students and staff.
After being informed of multiple potential threats to the campus community, Rosales immediately coordinated with campus and Central Office administrators as well as law enforcement officers from several departments to secure the campus and surrounding neighborhood, evacuate the school to Central Office for reunification.
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