Leave a reply Statement from Ellis County Sheriff regarding murder of Dallas officers Posted in Local Columnists on July 08, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownThe Ellis County Sheriff’s Office extends its heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, friends and colleagues of the four officers from the Dallas Police Department and the officer with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Agency who lost their lives in the line of duty last night in downtown Dallas. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: About county jail inspections Posted in Local Columnists on June 05, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownNine years straight. That’s the number of years in a row that our county jail, Wayne McCollum Detention Center, has passed its annual state inspection. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Stay aware of road barricades Posted in Local Columnists on May 03, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownWe’re well into spring now and to where we’re experiencing heavy rains and thunderstorms on a fairly regular basis. Please stay aware of the weather conditions, whether you’re out and about or at home. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Prescription drug take-back event set for April 30 Posted in Local Columnists on April 24, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownThis next weekend, Saturday, April 30, your Ellis County Sheriff’s Office will once again join together with other local law enforcement agencies and several organizations and businesses for the spring 2016 prescription drug take-back event. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: How the Sheriff’s Office handles public records requests Posted in Local Columnists on April 04, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownOne of the positions we’ve added since I became your Ellis County Sheriff is a part-time clerk’s position to process the many open records requests (ORRs) our agency receives. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: About the ECSO Training Division Posted in Local Columnists on March 06, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownOne of the services your Sheriff’s Office has worked hard to build up and expand is its Training Division, which keeps our deputies’ training current and also allows us to offer courses to other agencies. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: About the ECSO Judicial Division Posted in Local Columnists on February 28, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownAt the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, our Civil Division encompasses several divisions, one of which is the Judicial Division, which consists of deputy sheriffs who are assigned to court security and bailiff duties at both the historic Ellis County Courthouse and our newer Courts and Administration Building. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Tips when calling 9-1-1 Posted in Local Columnists on February 21, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownHave you ever thought about what you need to tell a dispatcher when you call 9-1-1 in an emergency? Your Ellis County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers would like to share some tips with you that will help all involved. Read more
