Sheriff Experience

• 2021 - Present - Sheriff, Parker County Sheriff's Office
• 2009 - 2021 - Chief Deputy, Parker County Sheriff's Office
• 2008 - 2009 - Criminal Investigator, Parker County District Attorney's Office
• 1994 - 2008 - Sergeant, Ranger Service
• 1982 - 1994 - Texas State Trooper
• 1979 - 1982 - Patrol Officer, Nassau Bay Police Department
• 1978 - 1979 - Reserve Officer, Taylor Lake Village Police Department

Associations

• Texas Ranger Foundation
• Former Texas Ranger Foundation
• Texas Department of Public Safety Mutual Association
• Homicide Investigators of Texas
• Texas Sheriff's Association
• Freedom House, Board President
• Children's Advocacy Center of Parker County, former board member

Education

• 1978 - Graduated from San Jacinto College with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice

Duties of the Sheriff

Long respected as the county’s top lawman, the sheriff has a range of duties that include criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, as well as the following:

• Enforcing state law and county ordinances
• Operating the jail to ensure the safety and security of prisoners
• Providing security for the operation of county and district courts
• Accepting bail for prisoners in his/her custody
• Conducting sales of seized and unclaimed properties
• Serving of process

Filing a Police Report

To file a report, contact us by phone and you will have a opportunity to speak with a deputy. Please note that this agency operates 24/7. If you have an emergency dial 911. Otherwise, please contact our dispatch office for police assistance.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Parker County Sheriff’s Office to identify and respond to the needs of the community; take the lead in solving community problems; instill a professional attitude; and enhance the overall quality of life through mutual trust, respect, and the fair enforcement of the laws while safeguarding the self-respect of all. The Parker County Sheriff’s Office strives to promote community partnerships to improve the quality of life. It is our commitment to enforce laws firmly yet with compassion while affording dignity and respect to every individual.