The Dallas County Sheriff's Department is the chief law enforcement agency in Dallas County (Texas).
The Dallas County Sheriff's Department is the chief law enforcement agency in the county. Established on March 30, 1846, we operate the seventh largest jail in the United States with an average jail population of over 6,000 inmates and more than 2,000 employees. Unlike municipal law enforcement agencies, sheriff deputies have jurisdiction in all areas of the county, including the other 32 cities in the county.
POST / COMMENT REMOVAL POLICY
The Dallas Sheriff's Department Facebook page was created to facilitate the exchange of information with the public. To promote such exchange we encourage and welcome postings and comments from the public about issues related to law enforcement. The department reserves the right to regulate the content of, and where necessary delete, any objectionable entry posted. The Dallas Sheriff's Department is responsible for monitoring all postings and may take appropriate action when necessary, and at its sole discretion from inappropriate or otherwise harmful information and links.
Examples include:
• Profane language or content.
• Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.
• Explicit or implied sexual content.
• Conduct implying, promoting, or encouraging illegal activity.
• Information that might compromise the safety or security of the public.
• Any other posting that, by its nature or content, might harm public welfare.
