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What is a Sheriff?
The Sheriff is the principal law enforcement officer in the county where the individual is elected. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, traffic enforcement, courtroom security, warrant execution, inmate housing and patrol of unincorporated areas.
Updated: 10-Oct-2010
The Dallas County
Sheriff's Department:
The Dallas County Sheriff's Department is the chief law enforcement agency in Dallas County and has been for more than 164 years. We operate the 7th largest jail in the United States with over 7,300 inmates and more than 2400 employees. We are committed to maintaining our long running track record as an innovative department and a pioneer in the advancement of law enforcement techniques and policies.
Unlike municipal law enforcement agencies, the Sheriff has jurisdiction in all areas of the county including cities within Dallas County.
The Dallas County Sheriff's Department has an operating budget of 132 million dollars. Our department employs some of the finest men and women in law enforcement.
The citizens of Dallas County are our primary responsibility and this site will serve to provide the public with a central location to access information about the Dallas County Sheriff's Department.
News:
28-Dec-2011
The latest Sheriff's News letter is now online here.
The Training Academy has update the 2012 1st Quater training schedule here. Or click the Academy Schedule graphic above.
1-Dec-2011
The latest Sheriff's News letter is now online here.
10-Oct-2011
The Sheriff's News letter has been published; see it here.
The Training Academy has update the 4th training schedule here.
14-Sept-2011
The Sheriffs Department newsletter has been posted Click the image.
The 2011 Corprate Challange was a huge success. Click the image for more information.
14-Sept-2011
The Dallas Sheriff's Academy has posted the 4th quater training schedule. Click here for the schedule.
