On Sept. 25-29, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) again partnered with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma to offer a five-day Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC) Train the Trainer Course. IPC is a crimes against children class that includes human […]
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DPS Reminds Texans About Dangers of Fentanyl During Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month
This October marks the first ever Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month in Texas as established by Governor Greg Abbott earlier this year. In order to help the state continue its fight against this dangerous and deadly drug, the Texas Department of Public […]
DPS Highlights Achievements During National Forensic Science Week
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to recognize the hardworking men and women of the DPS Crime Laboratory Division during National Forensic Science Week, which takes place from Sept. 17-23. The week highlights the critical forensic science work […]
DPS Announces Retirements and Promotions at Key Leadership Positions
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the retirement of Lieutenant Colonel Jeoff Williams, North Texas Regional Director Hank Sibley and Aircraft Operations Division Chief Pilot Tim Ochsner. Jeoff Williams has served DPS faithfully since 1994 and retires as the […]
DPS Increases Enforcement for Labor Day Holiday
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing enforcement for the Labor Day holiday and encouraging everyone to drive safely. In an effort to reduce crashes, the Texas Highway Patrol is stepping up patrols from Sept. 1, through midnight […]
DPS Awards Dedication to Mission and Service at August PSC Meeting
The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, presented one Director’s Citation, two Lifesaving Awards and two Unit Citations at the PSC meeting on Thursday, Aug. 24, at DPS Headquarters in Austin. “Day after day, the […]
Driver License Offices Closed Statewide on Friday
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver License Division will be updating the driver license system over the upcoming Labor Day weekend. In order to accommodate the system updates, all driver license offices across the state, along with […]
DPS Announces Arrests in Cleaning Scanning Operation
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Regulatory Services Division (RSD) continues to work to address illegal activity surrounding fraudulent vehicle inspections known as “clean scanning.” In an effort to reduce clean scanning, RSD conducted several operations on vehicle inspection […]
DPS Honors Decisive Action, Excellence and Innovation at April PSC Meeting
The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, presented two William P. Clements Excellence Awards, four Lifesaving Awards and two Unit Citations at the PSC meeting on Friday, April 21, at DPS Headquarters in Austin. […]
TPWD, DPS Advise Gun Storage Safety for Spring Hunting
Now that spring turkey hunting season has begun, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) want to remind gun owners that safe gun storage saves lives. Proper storage protects those you love and […]