Dallas County Sheriff's Department

Diane Bailey died at Parkland Hospital on her birthday nearly two months after she was booked into the Dallas County jail for a class C misdemeanor drug charge.

Ensuring public safety during the FIFA World Cup likely will cost the county more from its own pocket than its cut of $50 million for North Texas to share.

A new state law requires many Texas sheriff's offices to enter into 287(g) agreements and help enforce federal immigration law.

Dallas County's Juvenile Department director said staffing changes have lowered violence among juveniles and staff by 90 percent.

Commissioners have voted to spend $55 million exploring potential sites for a new county jail.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards gave Dallas County a "clean inspection" with no corrective notes during its review Jan. 13-15.

Jail and court computer systems compatibility makes it harder to adjudicate cases, causing longer waits in the jail.

Dallas County District 2 Commissioner Andy Sommerman confirmed ICE operations had increased Thursday, targeting the area he represents.

While the nature of the assault isn’t clear from a sheriff’s office press release, an internal investigation confirmed the allegation’s veracity.

Fellow commissioners erupted in shock when Andy Sommerman recommended the warrant and writ money diversion.

Dallas County commissioners voted to adjust and ensure fees collection for constable and sheriff services.

Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown in an open letter to media sent Sept. 5 disputed reports that the jail was at or over its capacity.