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The Texas Department of Public Safety is gearing up to increase patrols statewide ahead of Memorial Day. This is part of their annual All-American enforcement campaign, which will run May 12 through ...

“These troopers represent the best of Texas,” DPS Colonel Freeman F. Martin said. “They are highly skilled, deeply committed and driven by a sense of duty.” The multi-day competition was ...

tracking operations and broader law enforcement efforts across Texas, a news release said. "Our K-9 teams and trainers play an essential role in protecting our communities," DPS Colonel Freeman F.