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Recent News About Texas Department of Public Safety
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Two fugitives from Texas' most wanted list arrested
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has successfully apprehended two individuals from the state's 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List.
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DPS trooper rescues driver from burning vehicle after crash in North Texas
On January 9, 2025, a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper took decisive action to save a driver trapped in a burning vehicle following an accident on the Dallas Tollway near Spring Creek Parkway.
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Texas DPS highlights January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to stay alert and educate themselves about human trafficking throughout January, which has been designated as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
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Guatemalan national added to Texas' most wanted criminal illegal immigrants list
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the addition of Geovany Saul Carcamo to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List.
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Texas DPS welcomes new troopers after intensive training
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has officially welcomed 130 new Troopers to the Texas Highway Patrol.
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Three fugitives from Texas' most wanted list apprehended
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the arrest of three individuals from the state's list of 10 Most Wanted.
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Texas DPS highlights fugitive Raymond Trejo; reward increased
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced that Raymond Trejo is the Featured Fugitive for December.
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Texas eliminates most vehicle safety inspections starting January 2025
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced that significant changes to the state's vehicle safety inspection requirements will take effect on January 1, 2025.
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Texas Department of Public Safety director retires after notable tenure
After 15 years leading the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Colonel Steven C. McCraw has retired.
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Texas DPS increases road patrols for Thanksgiving weekend
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is enhancing its traffic enforcement efforts for the Thanksgiving holiday to ensure the safety of Texans.
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Texas DPS enhances safety with new K-9 teams specializing in detection and tracking
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the graduation of eight new K-9 teams and three certified K-9 Tech Trainers.
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Texas DPS launches first Border Mounted Patrol Unit
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has launched its inaugural Border Mounted Patrol Unit, a team of Texas Highway Patrol Troopers paired with horses to patrol the state's challenging border terrain.
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Texas DPS increases reward for information on teenager's cold case murder
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is actively seeking information regarding a cold case murder from 1987.
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Texas DPS announces arrests in clean scanning operation
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is actively tackling fraudulent vehicle inspections, known as "clean scanning," through its Regulatory Services Division (RSD).
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DPS issues nearly 100 violations during traffic safety operation in El Paso
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in collaboration with several local agencies, conducted an enhanced enforcement operation in El Paso County from October 16 to 18.
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Texas DPS names Miguel Gomez as November's featured fugitive
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced Miguel Gomez as the Featured Fugitive for November.
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iWatchTexas sees record rise in school safety reports for September
The Texas Department of Public Safety's iWatchTexas program recorded a significant increase in school safety reports for September 2024, more than doubling the numbers from previous years.
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Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest of murder suspect Adiah Roberson
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the arrest of Adiah Roberson, a fugitive listed among Texas' 10 Most Wanted.
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Texas DPS releases report on compassionate use program to lawmakers
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has made public a report concerning the sustainability and accessibility of the state's Compassionate Use Program (CUP). This report has been shared with members of the Texas Public Safety Commission as well as state lawmakers.
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Texas DPS honors officers' bravery at PSC meeting
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Public Safety Commission (PSC) held a meeting in Austin to honor several individuals for their exemplary service. The awards were presented by DPS Director Steven McCraw, who praised the honorees for their dedication to public safety.