“We are focused on making Dallas County safer and running an efficient, effective office. Letʼs keep the progress going!”
SHERIFF MARIAN BROWN
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About Us
Experience As Sheriff
Experience As Sheriff
Experience As Sheriff
- First elected Dallas County Sheriff in 2018 after being appointed Interim Sheriff by the Dallas County Commissioners Court.
- Prior to becoming Sheriff, worked as a Dallas County Sheriff Chief Deputy.
- Holds a Master Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Education
Experience As Sheriff
Experience As Sheriff
- Graduate of the International Law Enforcement Institute’s Command College and the FBI National Academy Associates’ Command College.
- Trained in Special Investigative Topics, Crime Prevention, Hostage Negotiation, and holds an Instructor Certification.
Work History
Experience As Sheriff
Work History
- Began her law enforcement career in 1988 with the Duncanville Police Department, where she was the city's first African American female officer.
- Her police experience includes serving as a first line supervisor; formulating and supervising the Community Oriented Policing Unit; Crime Prevention/Community Relations Supervisor; Patrol Watch
- Began her law enforcement career in 1988 with the Duncanville Police Department, where she was the city's first African American female officer.
- Her police experience includes serving as a first line supervisor; formulating and supervising the Community Oriented Policing Unit; Crime Prevention/Community Relations Supervisor; Patrol Watch Commander; Criminal Investigations Commander; and Assistant Chief of Police.
Personal
Experience As Sheriff
Work History
- Longtime Dallas County resident with her husband and children, a and lifelong Democrat.