DPS News | Department of Public Safety
Nov 7, 2024 · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive is back in custody following his recent arrest. Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Luis Becerra on Oct. 5. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid.
DPS Trooper Recognized at the North American Human …
5 days ago · AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) congratulates Trooper Kyle Bradley (Capitol) for earning the prestigious “Be the One” Award at this year’s North American Human Trafficking Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. The three-day conference took place Oct. 23-25, and brought together law enforcement, advocates, community leaders and experts in the field of human trafficking.
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.
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...
Texas DPS moves to fire Texas Ranger under investigation for …
Jan 6, 2023 · The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is moving to terminate a member of the elite Texas Rangers unit who had been suspended over the actions he failed to take during the May 24...
1 dead, 13 injured after stolen semi-truck is rammed into ... - NBC News
Apr 12, 2024 · One person was killed and 13 others were injured Friday when a stolen semi careened into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas. The truck was being pursued by multiple law...
Department of Public Safety - The Texas Tribune
Oct 28, 2024 · The latest Department of Public Safety news from The Texas Tribune. The Texas Tribune’s database of Texas state employees’ compensation is updated to represent salaries as of October 1. Full...
DPS Announces Featured Fugitive for November
Nov 7, 2024 · AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Miguel Gomez is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is now increased to $8,500 during November if the tip is received this month. Miguel Angel Gomez, 51, of Houston, has been wanted out of Harris Co. for murder since 2022. In 2009, he was convicted of sexual assault of a child following an incident with a ...
Texas DPS arrests two employees, arrests and detains nine others …
Aug 18, 2023 · Two Texas Department of Public Safety employees have been arrested. They’re accused of taking cash — in exchange for helping inspection stations suspected of running fake vehicle...
DPS records reveal name of trooper who shot, killed man …
Jun 5, 2024 · DPS Trooper Apolonio Gomez opened fire on Luis Navarro after a chase that ended up in a crash in Converse, according to a copy of the investigation report obtained by KSAT. Gomez has been with...