Dallas County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement agency of Dallas County
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The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency of Dallas County, Texas.[1] It is headed by the Dallas County sheriff. The department was established on March 30, 1846,[1][2] the same day that the county itself was established. The first sheriff was elected on the very same day.[2] The department has countywide jurisdiction.[1]
The department operates the Dallas County Jail system. As of 2026[update], it is considered the seventh-largest jail in the United States.[3]
