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Save the Date! National Night Out is approaching. This year it will be held on Tuesday Oct.5th. The Sheriff's Office will hold the annual event in the Bear Creek Community in Lancaster. More details coming soon! @Dallas_Sheriff #NNO2021 @SheriffMBrown14
Don't be the person that says "If only I had turned my phone off." Eliminate Distractions while driving and get home safe. Phone Down, Buckle Up! @Dallas_Sheriff #EliminateDistractions #PhoneDownBuckleUp
Yesterday was the hottest day so far this year. Take precautions as the summer heat kicks in. Here's a few tips to #BeattheHeat. #StayCool @Dallas_Sheriff
The Dallas Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Dallas County Coalition of Community Justice Agencies for having Sheriff Brown as the key note speaker! We appreciate all that you do. #community
As we get into the summer months, protect your car and your catalytic converter. The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority has declared the month of July as “Watch Your Car” month. In addition to car theft numbers going up during the summer, we are now seeing a big increase in catalytic converter thefts.
Stealing a catalytic converter only takes a couple of minutes and usually is done with a cordless reciprocating saw or a wrench. Thieves are sliding under cars and trucks and brazenly sawing off converters by the thousands.
A person may not be able to tell their catalytic converter was stolen by looking at their car, but they will know as soon as they start the engine. When a catalytic converter has been removed, the vehicle will make a loud roaring sound that will get louder as the gas pedal is pushed.
The main reason that catalytic converters are stolen is because they're valuable to scrap metal dealers. They contain precious metals, including rhodium, platinum, and palladium. All cars made after 1974 are required to have catalytic converters. Some are more appealing to thieves than others. Trucks and SUVs are common targets of catalytic converter theft because they are raised off the ground. This makes it easier to climb under and saw through the metal. However, every vehicle on the road is susceptible to a stolen catalytic converter.
If your catalytic converter is stolen, you should immediately contact the police, then your insurance provider. Your insurance may cover the replacement costs, but you'll still be on the hook for your deductible.
@Dallas_Sheriff North Texas Auto Theft Task Force gives us 6 ways to prevent catalytic converter thefts. @SheriffMBrown14 July is "Watch Your Car" month from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. #Protectyourcar #MVCPA #CatalyticConverterThefts #NTATTF
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers and guest speakers that made Sheriff’s Night for teens at the Zaragoza Rec Center a success. We couldn’t have done it with out. We appreciate all your help. Thank you to all the teens 13-17 that came out and we hope you really enjoyed yourselves and had a great night. Thank Ruben and Alicia at The Dallas Parks and Recreation Jaycee Zaragoza Recreation Center. Your crew did a great job and we appreciate the opportunity to have been part of teen night. @LadyJade104 @FirstUnitedBank @InNOutBurgger @Dallas_Sheriff @SheriffMBrown14 @7eleven @DallasParkRec @project16
Tonight's the night! Sheriff's Night for Teens at the Jaycee Zaragoza Rec Center in West Dallas. This event is for teens ages 13-17. They can register at the door, get food, meet deputies and staff along with getting some valuable info. Plenty of activities & FUN!
Teens 13-17 Come enjoy FREE FOOD from In-N-Out, glow in the dark Dodge Ball, a three-point basketball competition. Also learn about saving money, mental wellness skills and how to interact with law enforcement officers. #Project16 #First United #DallasParksandRecreation #SheriffsNight #ladyjade104 - Special Guests include Sheriff Marian Brown and Lady Jade from K104FM
Teens 13-17 years old. Don't forget this Friday is @Dallas_Sheriff Teen Night at Jaycee-Zaragoza Rec Center in West Dallas. All kinds of activities & good info to learn and it's free!!! If you didn't register in time, don't worry. They will do walk up registrations at Friday's event.
Follow up from this morning’s PSA on Road Road. Here are some practical tips to keep you safe. @DallasSheriff @DallasPolice working together to keep you safe as you navigate the North Texas roads.
