Leave a reply LETTER: My thoughts on the GOP forum Posted in Letters to the Editor on February 15, 2016 by EditorTo the Editor:As a candidate for County Commissioner, Precinct 1 who spoke at the GOP forum last week, I wanted to offer my thoughts about the event. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: About the ECSO serial number registration service Posted in Local Columnists on February 15, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownWe talked last week about the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office’s crime prevention programs and wanted to expand on what we said about the free serial number registration service available to you. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Crime prevention services ECSO offers Posted in Local Columnists on February 07, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownThe Ellis County Sheriff’s Office makes available a number of programs through its Crime Prevention Division, whose mission is to bridge the gap between our agency and the community we serve. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Be aware of phone scammers masquerading as IRS Posted in Local Columnists on January 31, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownFederal tax season is under way, so it’s time to remind everyone to be aware there are plenty of scammers out there who’d love nothing better than to take advantage of you. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Managing the County Jail and personnel Posted in Local Columnists on January 26, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownOperating a county jail is a balancing act between meeting the required Texas Jail Commission standards on one hand while working within the restraints of a county jail’s budget on the other. The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office/Wayne McCollum Detention Center is no exception. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: The Thin Golden Line Posted in Local Columnists on January 16, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownYou’ve probably heard of the thin blue line and the thin red line that represent law enforcement and firefighters, respectively. You might not be as familiar with the thin golden line – dispatch – that connects the two. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Illegal dumping on the rise Posted in Local Columnists on January 10, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownThere was a lot of damage to many homes and buildings as a result of the Dec. 26 tornado and the cleanup efforts are ongoing here in our county. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: We’re proud of the community we serve Posted in Local Columnists on January 03, 2016 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownAs we move forward into the New Year, your Ellis County Sheriff’s Office wants to recognize the community it serves – and how we saw that community come together as one when the need recently arose. Read more
