ICYMI: Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives Captured in Austin, San Antonio
AUSTIN – Two of TX’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody after recent arrests: Most Wanted Sex Offender Kim Cooks, of Austin, & Most Wanted Fugitive Chris Slack, of San Antonio. More ➡ bit.ly/3DRAFCz.
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LATEST ON #OLS: Fox News joined DPS Troopers in Eagle Pass for a firsthand look at night patrols as part of our efforts to secure the border under Operation Lone Star.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our mission in the full report ➡ foxnews.com/video/63146842.
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ICYMI: Last month, our Recruiting Team attended the Texas Rangers' 7th Annual Company D Texas Ranger Classic Sporting Clay Tournament.
Our Recruiters are always excited to interact with their communities. Visit JoinDPS.com today to connect w/a Recruiter near you!
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ACTIVE SILVER ALERT for Santiago Guajardo from Grand Prairie, TX, on 10/31/2022.
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Last week, the Beaumont District Office wore purple to recognize and show their support & awareness for DVAM.
If you are being abused, or know someone that is being abused, contact the Domestic Violence Hotline @ 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
#Every1KnowsSome1
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Could be a ghost... or just a kid running into traffic in search of candy. It's not a trick to drive safe tonight. Watch out for trick-or-treaters and go slow in neighborhoods.
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For almost 22 years, there has been a fatality on Texas roadways every single day. That's over 79,000 lives lost and more than 330 in the Childress District.
Let's end the streak of fatalities before November 7. Together, we can make it happen.
#EndTheStreakTX
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Little ones may not be able to tell a toy gun from a real one, so keep your firearms and your children safe this Halloween. Learn more about the 1-2-3s of safe gun storage at SafeGunStorageTexas.com.
#keepemsafetexas
#safegunstorage
#texasparents
#halloweensafety
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🎃Have a Happy & Safe Halloween!
🚶♀️Walk Safely—Phones down, heads up
👻Wear Safely—Choose light-colored costumes & consider carrying glow sticks or flashlights to help see & be seen
⚠️Drive Safely—Slow down, turn headlights on
More Tips: fda.gov/consumers/cons
#TrickOrTreat
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ICYMI!
Trick or Trunk activities throughout our West Texas Region!
Please be safe, have fun and stay with your parent(s)/caregiver(s) tonight during your Halloween activities!
#community
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No bones about it… Driving after drinking is downright deadly. 💀
If you’re planning on drinking, plan on finding a sober ride home. #BuzzedDriving is drunk driving.
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Since the beginning of 2022 to Oct. 24, 2022, 3,419 people have died on Texas roads. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE! Driving at an unsafe speed, drinking & driving, and distracted driving are among the leading causes of crashes & fatalities. These deaths are preventable. #EndTheStreakTX
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Fentanyl remains the deadliest drug threat to our state & nation.
Cartels are flooding our communities with deadly fentanyl disguised as prescription drugs & even candy.
Together, we must remind our fellow Texans that just #OnePillKills. Don't make a deadly decision.
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📌 CCH Quality Assurance Analyst (Evening Shift): bit.ly/3N9Rhs7
📌 CCH Quality Assurance Analyst (P/T Weekends): bit.ly/3KZurTc
📌 CCH Quality Technician: bit.ly/3TDhn9n
📌 Biometrics Analyst I (Evenings/Midnights/Weekends): bit.ly/3OfLkcQ
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The Advanced Peace Officer Academy runs for about six to seven months and offers high salaries.
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ICYMI: Sgt. Garcia visited w/ about DPS' upcoming Advanced Peace Officer Academy and what it means for law enforcement officers looking to make the switch to DPS.
Watch the full story below & learn more about a career w/DPS at JoinDPS.com.
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According to @NSCsafety, more than 50 million vehicles on the road today have unresolved safety recalls. This equates to one in five vehicles.
Keep your ride and your passengers safe. Check for open safety recalls at CheckToProtect.org. #CheckToProtect #CheckForRecalls
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MISSING ADULT ALERT CONTINUES: initially issued 10/23/2022 for Noel Garza from Falfurrias, TX, on 10/25/2022.
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Activating state resources ahead of severe storms & potential flash flooding expected to move across Texas.
The State of Texas is working with local emergency management officials to ensure communities have resources to keep Texans safe.
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Calling our out-of-state friends in Maryland! Texas DPS will be recruiting in Landover and Bowie, MD, this Tuesday and Wednesday, 10/25-26, and you’re invited! Meet with Recruiters & learn more about applying for the DPS Academy. For time/date info, visit bit.ly/37kyolX.
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Speeding, distracted driving & driving under the influence are the top factors cited in fatal crash data in the #Dallas area. These are all preventable actions. Do your part to keep you, your passengers & everyone on the road safe. #EndTheStreakTX #DFWTraffic
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.@TxDPS Special Operations Group (SOG) & #USBP seized 436lbs. of narcotics in Starr Co., A group of drug smugglers brought the drugs across from MX on a raft & loaded the drugs in a vehicle. SOG & Agents intercepted the smugglers who fled back to MX. #OperationLoneStar
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Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths. It can be unknowingly mixed with other drugs and made into pills.
Over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. bit.ly/37sNjum
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🚨Risk of severe weather across Texas through Tuesday AM🚨
Storms bring potential for flash flooding, hail, and damaging wind.
📺Remain weather aware
📱Heed local alerts
🚗Turn Around, Don’t Drown
State resources are prepared to respond: gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove
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Join our Team: DPS is HIRING!
DPS offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, and we're currently looking for a Employment Specialist II to join our HR team in Austin, Texas.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply today at bit.ly/3DdXsHp. #Hiring
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Heads Up: Texas DPS will be recruiting in Chicago next Tuesday, 10/25, and you’re invited!
Join DPS in Chicago on Tuesday, October 25, at Roosevelt University to meet with our Recruiters and learn more about applying for the DPS Academy.
More at bit.ly/37kyolX.
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Today, Sergeant Stephen Woodard discussed the importance of the iWatchTexas School Safety Program to High School.
We encouraged students to report potential threats to school safety and security to the law enforcement or through the iWatchTexas app.
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TDEM’s support of local communities impacts how Texans prepare for and respond to disasters.
TDEM Region 4 Disaster Recovery Coordinator Jose Rivera (left) recently trained 25 citizen volunteers to aid their neighbors as Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs)! 👷♀️👷♂️
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ACTIVE SILVER ALERT for Terry Holmes from Dallas, TX, on 10/21/2022.
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Join our Team: DPS is HIRING!
DPS offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, and we're currently looking for a Program Management Analyst to join our IT team in Austin, TX. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply today at bit.ly/3TuZQQY. #Hiring
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In 2020, speed was a factor in 31% of fatal crashes involving teen drivers. Parents - be a good role model for your #TeenDriver and don’t speed. For teen driver safety tips, visit NHTSA.gov/TeenDriving
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ICYMI: Last week, the South Texas College Law Enforcement Club visited the office in Weslaco for a tour and to learn about DPS' many specialized units. It's always a special treat for us to engage with our communities.
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#BeCyberSmart: Consider organizing your ever-growing list of online accounts with a password manager. They can manage all your online credentials, like usernames and passwords, and store them in a safe, encrypted database. #CybersecurityAwarenssMonth
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Join our Team: DPS is HIRING!
DPS offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, and we're currently looking for a Program Investigator to join our Regulatory Services team in San Antonio.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply today at bit.ly/3VG2dBC.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: DPS is hosting special Advanced Peace Officer Recruiting & Testing Events in Austin on Nov. 12-13.
Attendees will meet w/recruiters and learn about the many benefits of making the switch to join DPS.
Want to learn more? Visit JoinDPS.com today!
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