Our Staff
Chief John A. Julin
Chief John Julin has served the citizens of Ferris ISD as a district police officer from 2007–2013. Chief Julin returned back to Ferris ISD in 2017. Prior to working for the Ferris ISD Police Department, Chief Julin worked for the City of Ferris and the City of Red Oak Police Departments. Chief Julin also spent time working with the Red Oak ISD Police Department. During his tenure with the Ferris ISD Police Department, he has worked at all levels of the department including Campus Officer, K9 Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant. He was promoted to the rank of Chief in September of 2019.
Chief John Julin holds a Master Peace Officer License with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. These hours include topics such as conducting Safety and Security Audits, Threat Assessment training, Active Shooter Response training, National Incident Management System (NIMS) training, Basic Instructor Proficiency, and Firearms Instructor Proficiency.
Chief Julin is a member of the Texas School Districts Police Chiefs' Association, and his office can be found at the Ferris High School.
Sergeant Rick Rosenblad
Sgt. Rosenblad has 32+ years in Law Enforcement, and his assigned campus is at Hazel Ingram Elementary. He was born and raised in Georgetown, Texas. After graduating from high school, he attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Tx. where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. In October 1999, he was hired by the City of Irving Police Department where he spent his first three years in the Patrol Division. In 1993, he transferred into the Community Services Division as an SRO (School Resource Officer), where he spent the next 23 years at Irving Nimitz High School.
Upon his retirement from Irving P.D. in December 2016, Officer Rosenblad, still hearing the call of Justice went on to serve the Red Oak ISD Police Department. As a school officer, he was assigned to Red Oak HS and Schupmann Elementary. For the next five years, he inspired, molded, and looked after the students of Red Oak ISD.
In October 2021, he was blessed to be given the opportunity to work for Ferris ISD PD and was hired on as Sergeant. He continues to be a positive role model for the students of Ferris ISD. as well as, to the rest of the department. Sgt. Rosenblad holds a Master Peace Officer Certification and is a TCOLE Instructor. In his spare time, he enjoys riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, spending time with his wife (Brenda) and family, and spoiling his grandchildren.
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Corporal Ty Hall
Officer Hall graduated from Navarro College Police Academy where he began his law enforcement career in December of 2016. He served as a Reserve Police Officer with the Ferris ISD PD prior to becoming a Full-Time Officer in 2018. Officer Hall is a graduate of Ferris ISD and sincerely enjoys giving back. His off-time activities include serving on several city and county boards, which constantly keeps him involved in the Ellis County community. Corporal Hall is the Police department's Crime Stopper Liaison, community outreach Officer, and Field Training Officer. In 2023, because of his hard work and dedication, Officer Hall was promoted to the rank of Corporal. Corporal Hall is also working towards his Bachelors in Criminal Justice to better serve.
"I really enjoy being able to protect and serve the students of FISD, and creating a positive relationship with law enforcement that will hopefully follow them throughout their lives."
Corporal Hall is currently assigned to Ferris High School.
Officer Loriann Armendariz
Officer Armendariz was raised in Ennis, Texas and graduated from Ennis ISD in 2005. She has three children who inspire her to be the best mom she can be. In May of 2016, Officer Armendariz graduated from Navarro College with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice.
In October of 2016, she joined the Ferris ISD Police Department as a Police Service Officer assigned to Ferris High School. Officer Armendariz gained law enforcement experience working at Ferris High School alongside Chief Julin while also attending the Cedar Valley Police Academy. Oficer Armendariz graduated from the Cedar Valley Police Academy and became a licensed Texas Peace Officer in the summer of 2019. In July 2019, Officer Armendariz was sworn in as a full-time Police Officer for Ferris ISD, she is now assigned to Ferris JR High campus.
Officer Anthony Manriquez
Officer Anthony Manriquez joins Ferris ISD from Kaufman County where he served as a jailer before going through the police academy and graduating in 2019. After the academy he continued to serve Kaufman County as a Sheriff's deputy and Deputy Constable for 2 years.
Ofc. Manriquez's true strength comes from working in a team, taking charge, and willingness to assist officers in need. When he is not serving the staff and students of FISD, Ofc. Manriquez enjoys attending sporting events and playing softball and baseball. Ofc. Manriquez is currently assigned to Lee Longino Elementary.