The Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC) Program would not be what it is today w/o the support of our partners. Together, IPC and its partners are spreading the tools & insight to help better equip law enforcement to protect at-risk, missing and exploited children.

As we look ahead to next week and National Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 7, we are reminded that the dangers of fentanyl are present every day. Fentanyl is 50–100 times more potent than morphine — just 2 milligrams could be lethal.

Learn more about the dangers of fentanyl and…

LATEST NEWS: DPS’ Interdiction for the Protection of Children Program Marks 15th Anniversary

AUSTIN – This month, Texas DPS recognizes the 15-year anniversary of its lifesaving Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC) program. Launched by DPS in April 2009, the IPC program…

Update: As of 9 p.m., 34 arrests have been made by law enforcement on the UT Austin campus related to today’s protest.

DPS' statement on response to protests at UT Austin.

Check out this piece ⬇️ from KWTX News 10 on yesterday's Top Trooper Competition and get a firsthand look as our Troopers compete for the title of Top Trooper.

💪 Photojournalist Jake Ward captured the sights and sounds of the Texas DPS #TopTrooper competition in Florence. 💙 kwtx.com/2024/04/23/tex…

Top Trooper Competition challenges Texas highway patrol officers. Check out the photos. statesman.com/picture-galler…

Please join us as we recognize Trooper Lyndon Johnson. He recently received DPS’ Purple Heart Award, which recognizes the personal sacrifice and devotion to duty displayed by DPS officers who are seriously injured while performing their duties.

More at bit.ly/3WdyxhV.

Over the last 15 years, the team behind the Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC) Program has had the privilege of traveling around the state, nation and globe to spread this vital training near-and-far.

From training front-line officers to victim service advocates…

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are gathered in Florence, Texas this week to battle for the title of Top Trooper.

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Thanks for coming to our Top Trooper competition, KXAN News!

Preventing child abuse and neglect starts with understanding the risk factors and creating safe, nurturing environments for children.
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Day one of DPS’ 2024 Inspiring Women Leaders (IWL) Conference is officially in the books, and this year’s conference is off to a great start! Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson joined us this morning, as she delivered opening remarks to the more than 300 attendees at #IWL2024 .

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Strength. Grit. Determination. Endurance. That’s what it takes to be a Top Trooper.

DPS is excited to host our 12th annual Top Trooper Competition this week, and everyone is bringing their A game. During the multi-day competition, Troopers are tested on driving and firearms…

Thank you for your inspiring words today, Secretary Nelson!

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Texas Secretary of State Secretary Jane Nelson

I started the day with some amazing public servants at Texas DPS Inspiring Women Leaders Conference. Each attendee is an important leader for their willingness to grow and their service to Texans.

Today marked the start of DPS’ Inspiring Women Leaders Conference. The house was packed as Secretary of State Jane Nelson (Secretary Jane Nelson Texas Secretary of State) addressed 300+ attendees during this morning’s Opening Ceremony. Thanks for joining us, Secretary Nelson!…