Several cars were burglarized in the Wyndemere and Crestridge Meadows neighborhoods last night. It appears that none of the cars were locked, and one car was stolen because the keys had been left in the unlocked vehicle. The suspect(s) were caught on security camera at a few homes, but no identification has been made so […]
Over the next few days and weeks you may receive phone calls and/ or be approached to donate to charities that will help support the families of fallen and injured officers. There are some good charities that may be making these calls, but there are many others that will use tragedy for personal gain. The […]
According to Alarm System Reviews… “We are extremely proud of having a low crime rate especially considering our proximity to larger more populated areas with higher rates,” says DPS Chief Terry Garrett. “Our team of officers take very seriously the safety of our community, however, it can’t be done alone. We have a great partnership […]
11:30 a.m., Monday, May 16 at Heath City Hall The Heath Department of Public Safety will host a special service at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 16 at Heath City Hall to commemorate National Peace Officers Memorial Day. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the calendar week […]
Rockwall County First Responders Embrace Carry the Load’s Vision for Memorial Day Carry the Load is a national event dedicated to restoring the true meaning of Memorial Day by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by members of the military, law enforcement officers, firefighters and their families. The Rockwall County First Responders will once again […]
Two male suspects (possible Hispanic males in their 20’s or 30’s) posed as Oncor employees and burglarized a residence on Smirl Drive. The suspects wore traffic vests and drove a dark colored passenger car. The suspects walked into the resident’s house without being invited and advised the resident that they were there to trim trees […]
Last night, the City Council said “thank you and farewell” to DPS Sergeant T.K. Kneedler, who is retiring after serving the City for 19 years. Mayor Lorne Liechty presented Sergeant Kneedler with a proclamation that declared January 12, 2016, as “T.K. Kneedler Day in Heath” in recognition of his service and dedication to the community.
It’s always a treat when the younger citizens of Heath come to City Hall! On October 13, the FUMC Heath Missions Group attended to the City Council meeting to donate pet oxygen/resuscitation kits for all Heath DPS emergency response vehicles. The students raised over $900 to purchase the kits, which include specially-designed animal masks to […]
Heath Department of Public Safety Officer Cody Whaley was recently named the 2015 Officer of the Year for the City of Heath by the Rockwall Rotary Club of Texas. A member of the Heath DPS since 2012, Officer Whaley quickly rose as a leader among his shift and as a trainer for new recruits. Like […]
The Rockwall Police Department’s new Smart911 system is now available to all citizens served by its 9-1-1 Dispatch, which includes Heath residents. The Smart 911 system allows you to create a Safety Profile for your household to give dispatchers and first responders vital information about yourself, family members, your home, pets and even vehicles that […]
Your Heath DPS Officers are gearing up for a cause in an effort to raise support for Carry the Load 2015. Officers Brandon Seery and Zach Wilfong have each agreed to run in the City of Heath’s annual Heart of Heath 5K Run on April 4 in FULL GEAR! Officer Seery will be representing Law […]
Over the past several weeks, the City’s Director of Public Safety Terry Garrett has worked closely with Dallas and Rockwall County health officials, partner agencies and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor the Ebola virus situation. Here is the latest update from the CDC, Dallas County and City of Dallas. It […]
