EPPD and DPS Joint Citizen's Academy Graduates First Class of 2019

EL PASO - The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today announced the graduation of the 3rd Joint Citizen's Academy — a class compromised of 19 participants. The Joint Citizen's Academy is designed to educate students about the many safety challenges Texans face and how law enfo

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure

AMARILLO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized over 320 pounds of THC products Sunday, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At approximately 8:06 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2019 Nissan Altima traveling east on I-40 nea

Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest of Jewelry Thief

HOUSTON - A joint investigation between Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Special Agents and the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office led to yesterday's arrest of a Houston man who is accused of stealing thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry from department store chains throughout North and Southeast Texas.

Texas DPS Make Arrests for Fraudulent Motor Vehicle Inspections

EL PASO – Last week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested (7) suspects for allegedly tampering with government documents by issuing fraudulent Motor Vehicle Inspections. Tampering with a government document is a third degree felony charge. During the investigation, several Motor Vehicle Stations

DPS Ramps Up Enforcement For Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN - Memorial Day weekend, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is joining law enforcement efforts across the state to help keep Texas roadways safe and encourage motorists to practice safe driving habits.........................

DPS Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Seizure

AMARILLO - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized 384 pounds of marijuana Tuesday, after a Texas Highway Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle in Carson County. At approximately 6:10 p.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2015 Ford F-350 traveling south on US-287 near Amarillo, for a traffic v

DPS Remembers Fallen Officers at Memorial Service

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) honored the Texas Troopers, Special Agents and Texas Rangers who have lost their lives in the line of duty throughout the departments history.........................