Sutton County Sheriff’s Office shared the following Facebook post about a reading program their school resource deputy started in Sonora: “In an effort to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the student body, SRO Deputy […]
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Spotlights $125 Million in Rural Law Enforcement Grants During Good for Texas Tour
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar continues his Good for Texas Tour by highlighting the $125 million in grant funds distributed to rural law enforcement and prosecutor offices across the state. As part of the Rural Law […]
Terrell County’s Sheriff Cleveland: A Border Hardliner with Contradictions, Seen on National TV but Grounded in Small-Town Reality
Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, operating from one of the most remote border regions in West Texas, has become a regular on national television, making more than 25 appearances this year on outlets like Fox […]
Texas DPS Deploys Over 100 Troopers to Assist with Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts in Florida
In response to the ongoing crisis caused by Hurricane Milton on the East Coast, Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to deploy over 100 troopers to Florida to support […]
CLEAT’s 48th Annual Convention in El Paso Highlights Law Enforcement Wellness and Leadership Development
The 48th Annual CLEAT Convention and Leadership Academy will take place on October 11 and 12, 2024, at the Hotel Paso Del Norte in El Paso, Texas. The convention brings together law enforcement professionals for […]
Midland Forensic Science Students Gain Hands-On Crime Scene Training Through Local Law Enforcement Collaboration
More than 350 Forensic Science students from Midland High School gained practical experience in crime scene processing yesterday during an educational event hosted by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in collaboration with the […]
El Paso County Hosts No-Questions-Asked Gun Buyback Event: Turn In Firearms for Cash
El Paso County is holding its second annual Gun Buyback Event on Saturday, September 21st, offering a chance for residents to safely dispose of unwanted firearms. The event will take place at the El Paso […]
Texas State Troopers Hone Door Breaching Skills
Troopers from the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Central Texas Region participated in a rigorous door breaching exercise today at the ALERRT Training Center. The intensive training aimed to enhance their proficiency in using door […]
DPS Celebrates Excellence and Bravery in Public Service at February PSC Meeting
In a ceremony held at the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Headquarters on Feb. 15, the Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) and DPS Director Steven McCraw honored several of their own for outstanding service and […]
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