The Northside ISD Police Department Communications Division is staffed by nine non-sworn police department personnel responsible for the successful administration and operation of the Police Department's 24-hour communications center, the District's Integrated Security Management System, and the District's Radio Communications System.

Northside ISD Police Department staffs the police communications center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with non-sworn police dispatchers responsible for monitoring district security and video surveillance systems, answering calls for police service, and coordinating dispatch and police response functions for as many as 70 officers at any given time. The six dispatchers are supervised by the Police Communications Supervisor.

As part of School Bonds 2004 and 2007, Northside ISD implemented an integrated security management system of intrusion alarms, access control, and video surveillance at all secondary schools in Northside ISD. The Police Department's Information Systems Manager administers and maintains the integrated security management system.

As part of School Bond 2004, Northside ISD implemented a district-wide radio communications system to improve police communications and provide school district and campus administrators with direct access to police services during an emergency. The Police Department's Communications Systems Manager administers and maintains the district radio communications system.