The holiday season is upon us, and it’s important to be aware of scammers who may try to deceive you or steal your identity. While scams can happen at any time of the year, they tend to occur more frequently during these months. It’s essential to learn how to recognize the warning signs of common…
Officer of the Year Deputy Preston Dunlap has been named Officer of the Year by the Denton IOOF Lodge #82. He started his law enforcement career at the Denton County Sheriff’s Office in the Detention section in August 2017. He applied for the Patrol section and started his Patrol career in February 2021. Deputy Dunlap…
The Denton County Sheriff’s Office patrols Lake Ray Roberts and Lewisville Lake. As the weather continues to heat up, many Denton County residents look forward to our area lakes. It’s essential to understand that boat safety is critical in preventing injuries. Here are a few tips that our Boat Patrol Unit recommends in order to…
The Denton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Deputies are assigned as Task Force Officers within the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) DFW Airport Criminal Interdiction Unit. Our Denton County Deputies take great pride in their work to protect our communities from criminal activity. During the recent National Interdiction Conference held in Dallas, Texas these deputies and…
Human trafficking is the unlawful act of transporting or coercing people in order to benefit from their work or service, typically in the form of forced labor or sexual exploitation. Human trafficking has been around since mankind, but it has become the forefront of law enforcement. Sheriff Tracy Murphree implemented a Human Trafficking Investigation Unit…
Scammers use many methods to try to get you to share sensitive information and send money. Here are a few common examples. Sweepstakes and lottery scams Scammers will inform you that you have won and will need some sort of payment to obtain the supposed prize. Medical/Health Insurance scams Scammers will pose as a Medicare…
With spring break approaching or already here for some, and whether you are going on vacation or enjoying a staycation, here are a few tips to keep in mind. If you are a woman and are interested in a self-defense class, we would like to invite you to our next Woman’s Empowerment Program (WEP). Date:…
Michelle Haiduk began her law enforcement career as a Telecommunicator in 1998. In 2004 Michelle obtained her Peace Officer License. She was assigned to a few different units throughout the years as a Deputy, and in 2012, she was promoted to Investigator. Investigator Haiduk is assigned to our Criminal Investigations Unit and has a total…
With the advancement in technology, Sheriff Tracy Murphree implemented an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program in 2019. Lieutenant Robert Hamilton is over the program and currently has five FAA Part 107 certified UAV pilots. The training is a six-week course that goes over the laws and regulations and how to operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV),…
The holiday season is often an opportune time for crime. The Denton County Sheriff’s Office urges you to take special safety precautions during this holiday season. If you are traveling or away from your home, leave some lights on or consider an automatic timer for your lights. It’s always a good idea as a neighbor…