The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting the lives, property, and rights of all people, maintaining order, and enforcing the laws.

Our mission is to improve and maintain the quality of life we enjoy and ensure that our county is a safe place to live, work and visit. We are dedicated to this mission, to the County we serve and to accept the responsibility of achieving excellence within our profession.

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office will strive to accomplish this mission by setting goals and objectives and practicing the values of the Department. We are responsible for the professional care and custody of those confined in our jail, the security of our courts, and the prompt investigation of crime when it occurs.