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Austin, Texas
Joined October 2008
Integrity. Excellence. Accountability. Teamwork. These are the pillars that guide the DPS way of life and our people as they work to fulfill our mission to protect and serve Texas. Are you ready to answer the call and become a Texas State Trooper? Visit https://t.co/WerFKd5BqJ
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Coming in at No. 7 — in honor of 90 years of public safety, the department created a new “Keeping Texas Safe” coloring book, aimed at educating young Texans about how to stay safe. #12DaysOfDPS #TexasDPS #LawEnforcement #ProtectAndServe #KeepingTexasSafe #ColoringBook
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DPS is working to help Texans stay safe during the busy holiday season and beyond by sharing vital training, like Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE). @TxDPSNorth Regional Chief Jeremy Sherrod recently joined other North Texas law enforcement partners to highlight
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This week, more than 300 members of local, state and federal law enforcement, as well as first responders, joined DPS for TEXCON 2025 — an annual Public Safety Drone Expo and Workshop. More about TEXCON, here: https://t.co/BGBP16i97b.
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Sniffing their way into the No. 8 spot is DPS’ K-9 program and the addition of 12 new K-9 teams to our ranks. From interdicting drugs to protecting public spaces, our K-9s play a vital role in the safety of our state. #12DaysOfDPS #TexasDPS #LawEnforcement #ProtectAndServe #K9
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Applying for a driver license (DL) for the first time? @TxDPS has a step-by-step guide to help you. Visit our website at https://t.co/hA9yCN4SvP to find everything you need, including how to schedule your appointment at one of our DL offices. #Texas #DriverLicense
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It's low tire pressure season in Texas! Have you checked your tire pressure? Properly inflated tires help you stop faster and prevent a roadside emergency. #DriveLikeATexan
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Coming in at No. 9 is the first-ever National Top Trooper Competition — which brought together law enforcement competitors from across the country to battle it out for the title of Top Trooper. #12DaysOfDPS #TexasDPS #LawEnforcement #ProtectAndServe #TopTrooper #Competition
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Join @TxDPS as we recognize our outstanding employees on their recent promotions. These men and women have demonstrated excellence in their work and are now advancing to the next level in their careers. We are excited to see what the future holds with these leaders guiding the
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Earlier this week, @TxDPS had the privilege of honoring fallen Trooper Terry Wayne Miller with the dedication of a Tactical Marine Unit in his name. Trooper Miller was tragically killed in the line of duty in October 1999. This new patrol vessel — bearing Trooper Miller’s name
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📢 NOW HIRING: Your Future Starts at DPS 📢 @TxDPS is looking for qualified applicants to join our team. If you're looking for a rewarding career with excellent benefits, look no further than DPS! Check out our featured openings below, and #ApplyToday! 📌Fingerprint Program
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Texas weather is all over the map this week. ☔️Heavy Rain/Flash Flooding in East/SETX ⚡️Thunderstorms along the Gulf Coast ❄️Wintry Weather is possible in the Panhandle Be prepared, stay informed, and follow instructions from local officials. Tips: https://t.co/v95eGK4eup
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The No. 10 moment of the year solidified the department’s position as a leader in homeland security — with the passage of Senate Bill 36 and the creation of our new Homeland Security Division. #12DaysOfDPS #TexasDPS #LawEnforcement #ProtectAndServe #HomelandSecurity
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Under #OperationLoneStar, DPS’ efforts to combat human smuggling remain in full force. On Friday, a @TxDPS Trooper pulled over a truck tractor along IH-35 in La Salle Co. for driving on the improved shoulder. During the stop, the Trooper learned that the driver, John David
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Calling Texas Attorneys and Accredited Crime Laboratories: Now is the time to discover Texas Crime Lab Records (CLR) Connect — a new statewide portal that's being developed to streamline the delivery of forensic laboratory records as part of the state’s criminal discovery
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$8,500 REWARD OFFERED: Child Predator from Cuba Named Featured Fugitive for December Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant William Herrera Zamora — a convicted child sex offender from Cuba — is wanted for indecency with a child by sexual contact and failure to comply
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Coming in at No. 11 — a major step for the future of public safety in the state of Texas as DPS officially broke ground on the future home of the Steven C. McCraw Law Enforcement Academy and Training Center. #12DaysOfDPS #TexasDPS
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Update: @TxDPS has commenced Phase I of the Texas Compassionate Use Program expansion selection process, and nine new businesses have been identified to proceed for an additional due diligence evaluation. More about Phase I can be found at https://t.co/D8YElj4qoL.
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Rain and colder temperatures are set to impact parts of the state this week. Please remember to slow down, pay attention and check https://t.co/keTMceRL4N for the latest updates on road conditions. #DriveLikeATexan
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Just 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal — that’s smaller than the size of a penny. Don’t make a deadly decision. Learn more about the dangers of fentanyl at https://t.co/gsK5C2ma25.
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