DPS News | Department of Public Safety
Dec 10, 2024 · Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to his arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous. AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is committed to keeping Texans safe this holiday season.
DPS Heightens Enforcement this Holiday Season
Dec 17, 2024 · During DPS’ 2023 Christmas and New Year’s enforcement efforts, there were more than 103,317 citations and warnings issued. This included over 28,578 speeding citations; 1,538 seat belt and child seat violations; 3,340 citations for driving without insurance; and 145 felony and fugitive arrests.
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
Aug 29, 2024 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22.
Driver arrested after critically injuring Texas trooper on ... - CBS News
Dec 16, 2024 · DALLAS COUNTY – A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper is in critical but stable condition after being struck by a vehicle on the Dallas North Tollway. The driver of the vehicle, 20-year ...
Trouble at Texas DPS leads to monthslong delays in obtaining …
Aug 8, 2024 · Four years after the state launched a new appointment system, data obtained by NBC 5 Investigates shows huge staffing shortages inside Texas DPS offices and customers still subjected to massive...
3 juveniles who escaped Granbury detention center found and ... - CBS News
Dec 16, 2024 · Three teenagers who escaped from a Granbury juvenile detention center on Sunday are back in custody, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The boys, aged 16 and 15, got out of the ...
Texas Ranger to replace Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw - NBC …
Nov 20, 2024 · The Public Safety Commission announced Wednesday who will replace retiring Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw, a Texas Ranger with decades of service in the DPS.
DPS trooper remains in ICU; driver arrested after Dallas North …
Dec 16, 2024 · DPS Sgt. Josue de la Cerda said Parrott suffered a serious head injury. He's now stable but remains in an intensive care unit. The private security officer was also hit but not seriously injured.
Department of Public Safety - The Texas Tribune
Oct 28, 2024 · The agency quietly rolled out the policy change on its website last week, days after DPS blocked changes to the sex listed on a Texas driver’s license. Full Story. The longtime head of the...
Texas Highway Patrol Bolstered by 130 New Troopers After Austin
Dec 15, 2024 · The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the addition of 130 new troopers to its ranks following a graduation ceremony held at the Shoreline Church in Austin for recruit Class...