Leave a reply COLUMN: New training requirements for officers Posted in Local Columnists on September 20, 2015 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownEarlier this year, the 84th Legislature in Austin wrapped up its work, which included passing new laws and making changes to older ones. As a result, we as law enforcement personnel around the state are now familiarizing ourselves with these revisions to the Criminal Code through our required training programs. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Thank you from the ECSO Posted in Local Columnists on September 13, 2015 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownI want to thank everyone on behalf of your Sheriff’s Office who attended Monday night’s candlelight vigil by the courthouse supporting law enforcement and tell you how much all of us appreciate the hundreds of people who turned out. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Honoring Deputy Sheriff Darren Goforth Posted in Local Columnists on September 06, 2015 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownFriday morning at 11 a.m., our local law enforcement along with deputies and officers from around the state stopped what we were doing to honor fallen Deputy Sheriff Darren Goforth of the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: ECSO and animal control Posted in Local Columnists on August 30, 2015 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownThere’ve been a couple of animal control calls in the news lately and most of you probably read or saw on TV where we helped the SPCA of Texas with removing a large number of animals near Waxahachie. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Pct. 3 budget cut proposal not supported by statistics Posted in Local Columnists on August 23, 2015 by Ellis County Commissioner Paul Perry, Precinct 3These statistics were furnished by the county engineer's office through their software. To me, they support the question — regardless of the needs of any other precinct: Why is the precinct 3 budget being hit? There is no solid or quantitative reason for this. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Beefing up security with enhanced security training Posted in Local Columnists on August 23, 2015 by Ellis County Sheriff Johnny BrownAfter taking office as your Sheriff, I became concerned for the safety of those who work in, and for those citizens who conduct business at, the Ellis County Courthouse. Read more
Leave a reply Letter: WDL Publisher Scott Brooks is a condescending, pious, belligerent little fellow Posted in Letters to the Editor on August 17, 2015 by EditorTo the Editor:I read his (Waxahachie Daily Light publisher Scott Brooks) little piece (published Sunday, August 16, 2015), twice. I thought surely the publisher isn't saying he is going to control the news by only allowing what he considers worthy to be published. Read more
Leave a reply Letter: In response to Scott Brooks of the WDL – Enough IS Enough Posted in Letters to the Editor on August 16, 2015 by EditorTo the Editor:I was shocked on the Monday after a nasty column was written (by Waxahachie Daily Light Publisher Scott Brooks), July 13, 2015, about some local Global students. I do however have some questions for the author of the said column. Read more
