TYLER, Texas — Tyler ISD announced the hiring of new Director of Safety and Security Jeffrey Millslagle.
According to the district, Millslagle is tasked with ensuring the district is prepared for any possible emergency and all facilities are up to date with modern standards.
“We were patient in selecting the person for the assignment of Director of Safety and Security in Tyler ISD, as the genesis of this position began in response to various events that have threatened school systems across the country over recent years; and well before the saturation of school safety legislation from the 86th Legislature,” Superintendent Dr. Crawford said.
Millslagle spend 26 years in the FBI, where he oversaw investigations of counter-terrorism, violent crimes, drugs, white collar crimes, and crisis management. Between 1985 and 2011, he served East Texas as Supervisory Senior Resident Agent/Special Agent.
“We are extremely fortunate for the opportunity to bring aboard one of Tyler’s own, as Agent Millslagle’s experience, talent, and relationships match the job’s demands," Dr. Crawford said. "His extensive background in safety and security will be a great asset to our District alongside Tyler ISD’s law enforcement, social-emotional learning through counseling services, the District’s disciplinary program and other #safeTisd initiatives."
His service to the community was critical in the aftermath of the Space Shuttle Columbia explosion. He helped mobilize efforts for debris search and recovery in the area.
Millslagle also served in two FBI deployments in Iraq in 2004 and 2007.
Since 2011, Millslagle served as a Special Agent with the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction.
In his eight years in that role, he investigated contract fraud and corruption cases. He was awarded a United States Department of State Award for Heroism and a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Sentner Award for Dedication and Courage in 2014.
