Types of HCSO Divisions
This division answers calls for service and enforce Texas state laws within the five districts of Harris County
What is Stop & Frisk
This equipment allows deputies to carry various tools to complete their daily tasks.
What is Duty Belt.
This employee has been with HCSO for six year and previously served in the military service for ten years. She is originally from Puerto Rico!
Who is Deputy Casanova.
This agency is the third largest in the nation and is responsible for the un-incorporated parts of the County.
What is the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
These individuals are assigned to five districts within Harris County and enforce state laws.
What is Patrol Deputies.
This division is in charge of the care, custody and control of the individuals who are in custody.
What is Detentions
This equipment is bullet resistant and can be worn inside or outside of the deputies uniform.
What is Bullet Proof Vest.
This employee has been with HCSO for five years and graduated from Sam Houston State University. He is a first generation Filipino American.
Who is Deputy Laygan
This agency is responsible for the area within the city limits.
What is the Houston Police Department.
These employees are assigned to the care, custody and control of the individuals incarcerated
What is Detention Officer.
This division engages officers with the community, provides resources, and education to help reduce crime.
What is Community Engagement.
This equipment is used to restrain individuals during investigation and transportation.
What are Handcuffs.
A seventeen year HCSO employee who has worked various divisions who famous catch phrase is “Currently getting a haircut and then picking up chips”.
Who is Deputy Alvarado.
This agency has eight precincts within Harris County who are responsible for patrolling the toll ways, neighborhood contracts and parks.
What is the Constables.
These employees are assigned to the emergency dispatch center and facilitate 911 calls.
What is Communication Officers.
This division stands for Special Weapons and Tactics
What is S.W.A.T.
This device emits electrical currents to individuals who are not compliant.
What is the Taser.
This employees has worked with HCSO for seven years, loves pho and boba. He believes in financial literacy and swears on Amex.
Who is Deputy Lai
This agency is responsible for the safety of the students that attend the schools.
What are the Independent School District PD.
These employees are responsible investigating and processing where a major crime is committed.
What is Crime Scene Investigator.
This division patrols the ship channel and water ways.
What is Marine Division.
This device is utilized to record interactions between police and citizens.
What is Body Worn Camera.
This employee has been with HCSO forever, his child hood friend was George Washington. His twin is Santa Claus and he dedicates his time writing emails. HE loves Deputy Lai!
Who is Deputy Mordecai.
This agency has the largest jurisdiction and is in charge of the highways in Texas.
What is the Department of Public Safety.
This individual is an elected official who is responsible for the courts and detentions of Harris County.
Who is the Sheriff.