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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It was a great National Night Out in Antigua Bay, where the Homeowner’s Association coordinated a celebration full of fun, food and festivities for neighbors of all ages to enjoy. The Heath Department of Public Safety officers participated, bringing out a fire truck and police car for children to explore. Officers also passed out safety-related […]
Heath DPS has received reports from citizens regarding a phone scam. The caller will identify themselves as a Sheriff’s Deputy or Police Officer. The caller then tells the citizen that they have failed to show for a jury summons and they will need to pay a fine or be arrested. The caller directs the citizen […]
The Heath Department of Public Safety has entered a Walking Team in Carry the Load, an event that brings meaning to Memorial Day by honoring the sacrifices made by members of the military, law enforcement officers, firefighters and their families. Carry The Load’s National Relay Team will leave West Point, cross the country, and come […]
On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, from approximately 1:00-5:00 p.m., Heath DPS will be participating in an emergency mock drill in conjunction with Rockwall ISD and the Public Safety Departments and governmental entities in Rockwall County. The full scale emergency exercise will take place at Utley Middle School. The full scale exercise will consist of a […]
Published by Andrew Scoggin Neighborsgo Arrests made by Heath police fell nearly a third in 2013 from a year earlier, according to a Heath Department of Public Safety report. Total arrests dropped from 168 to 114. Juvenile arrests, which made up a majority made by Heath police, fell 44 percent from a year earlier. Total […]
