Texas Department of Public Safety

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Every day, the men and women of DPS go to work with a commitment to fulfilling their duty to protect and serve the people of Texas. DPS is the department it is today thanks to the hard work and dedication of our employees. Today, we are pleased to recognize the following employees for their years of service and accomplishments with DPS. These individuals have devoted their lives to public service, and we are thankful for everything that they do. Please join us as we congratulate the following individuals for 25 years of service with DPS: Pedro Contreras (Texas Highway Patrol Division); Robin Davis (Driver License Division); and Patrick Peña (Texas Ranger Division). We would also like to recognize Michelle Whitsell (Regulatory Services Division) for her 30 years of service with DPS. Thank you all again for your service, and congratulations on these important milestones! #CourtesyServiceProtection

📢 🗓️ REMINDER: Open Testing Event: THIS Saturday, August 31 | Mission, TX 🗓️📢 DPS is currently recruiting for 2025 Trooper Training Academies, and we are excited to host an open testing event THIS Saturday in Mission, Texas! Our recruiting team will be conducting on-site fitness testing for those interested in applying to the DPS Academy. If you’re ready to take the next step in your journey to becoming a DPS Trooper, join us this weekend in Mission! ✅ What: Open Testing and Recruiting Event ✅ When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 ✅ Time: 6 a.m. to Noon ✅ Where: 700 East Mile 2 Road | Mission, TX 78574 For more information, contact Sgt. Allen ([email protected]), or visit JoinDPS.com. #hiring #recruiting #lawenforcement

Corporal Dustin Henderson represented the Texas Highway Patrol at the North American Inspector's Championship (NAIC) in Indianapolis, IN, last week. Not only did he take Second Place Overall at NAIC, he was also named the recipient of the John Youngblood Award of Excellence! "NAIC contestants voted to present the John Youngblood Award of Excellence to Dustin Henderson with the Texas Department of Public Safety for exemplifying the spirit of cooperation, leadership, a professional image, dedication to the profession, a positive attitude, organizational ability and congeniality. The John Youngblood Award of Excellence is an honor NAIC contestants bestow upon a fellow competitor who exemplifies high standards and unwavering dedication to the profession. It’s the only award whose winner is selected by their peers." Congratulations Corporal Henderson, and way to represent DPS!

DPS Regional Director Jeremy Sherrod sat down with WFAA this morning to share important travel safety tips for the upcoming #LaborDay holiday weekend. Check out this clip ⬇️ and watch the full interview at https://bit.ly/3X4RMJl.

CAPTURED: Criminal Illegal Immigrant on Most Wanted List Arrested in Houston AUSTIN – DPS has captured another fugitive from Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List in Houston – just days after he was added to the list. A Crime Stoppers reward will not be paid in this arrest. Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, 20, a criminal illegal immigrant from Honduras, had been wanted out of Harris County since July 2024 for aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14. He was taken into custody on Friday, Aug. 23, by Special Agents from DPS’ Criminal Investigations Division assigned to the Texas Anti-Gang Center in Houston, along with Texas Rangers and Texas Highway Patrol Troopers. Zelaya-Ponce’s arrest was a result of investigative efforts and a series of leads by Special Agents and Texas Rangers assigned to his case. Read more at https://bit.ly/3AS8fJq.

This weekend, we had the privilege of honoring fallen Texas Ranger Stanley Guffey with the dedication of a memorial highway in his name. Ranger Guffey began his career with DPS in October 1968 and was stationed at Brady. On January 22, 1987, Ranger Guffey was killed in the line of duty while helping to rescue a 2-year-old girl who was being held by a kidnapper who had already killed an employee of the girl’s family. Ranger Guffey was a true hero who faithfully served the people of Texas before tragically losing his life. This memorial highway serves as a permanent mark and reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by Ranger Guffey. We want to thank everyone who joined us on Saturday to honor Ranger Guffey. His legacy continues to live on in the hearts of everyone at DPS, and his service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. – John 15:13

Day One is in the books for Class C-2024! Today marked the start of the journey for 164 men and women who have taken on the challenge and task to become DPS Troopers. Class C-2024 has already shown us that they have what it takes and are ready to put in the work at the DPS Academy! We can’t wait to see all that Class C-2024 accomplishes; today is just the beginning!

More than half a billion lethal doses of fentanyl have been seized by law enforcement since the start of Operation Lone Star. That’s more than enough fentanyl to kill every man, woman and child in the U.S. DPS continues to combat the smuggling of this deadly drug into our state to protect the lives of Texans. Learn more about the dangers of fentanyl at https://lnkd.in/g2Ad_TxA.