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Barry L. Goodson
About the Parker County
Sheriff’s Office According to the Parker County Sheriff’s Office, the duties of a deputy
sheriff are “Responds to calls for service within the county and enforces the laws of Parker County, the State of Texas
and the United States; writes reports; testifies in court when required; operates emergency vehicles; communicate with citizens
and other officials in a professional manner.” The Parker County Sheriff’s Office refers to
the State of Texas duties of a sheriff which state, “Long respected as the county's top lawman, the sheriff has a range
of duties that include criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, operation of the jail and other responsibilities. Duties
of the sheriff include: Providing security for the operation of county and district courts; Enforcing traffic laws, other
county ordinances and other state laws; Service of process; Accepting bail for prisoners in his custody; and, Conducting sales
of seized and unclaimed properties.”
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