Texas DPS Study Guide 2023-2024 with Complete Solutions
What is the mission of DPS - ANSWER-"To protect and serve Texas"
DPS mission goals (5) - ANSWER-To protect and serve Texas by:
1. Enforcing laws
2. Administering regulatory programs
3. Managing emergencies
4. Managing records
5. Educating the public
What is the DPS motto - ANSWER-Courtesy, Service, Protection
What are the DPS core values (4) - ANSWER-Integrity
Excellence
Accountability
Teamwork
DPS Ten General Orders - ANSWER-1. *Advance objective* of DPS to preserve and protect lives in Texas
2. *Practice motto* of this organization at all times
3. Be *clean and presentable*, and in good physical, mental, and moral health
4. Know and *obey orders* and instructions
5. Keep state *equipment accounted* for and in proper condition
6. *Vote* my convictions, but take no other part in campaigns
7. Conduct *business in straightforward manner*, and don't use threats
8. Take up *matters* with my immediate supervisor and through *proper channels*
9. Submit through proper channels *suggestions* to better the Department
10. *Conduct* myself at all times in a manner that *merits commendation* by law abiding citizens
Name the divisions of DPS (2 sections- first has 8 divisions, second has 5) - ANSWER-1) Homeland Security and Services (Deputy Director Robert Bodisch, Sr)
a. Administrative Operations
b. Education and Training
c. Financial Operations
d. Law Enforcement Support (LES)
e. Driver License f. Emergency Management
g. Information Technology
h. Regulatory Services
2) Law Enforcement Operations (Deputy Director David Baker)
a. Texas Rangers
b. Criminal Investigations
c. Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
d. Texas Highway Patrol
e. Aircraft Operations
Services of Administrative Operations (Admin) - ANSWER-HR
Capital Assets
Procurement
Facilities
Policies
Fleet Services
Reprographics and Distribution
Enterprise Project Management
Services of Education and Training (ETR) - ANSWER-Recruiting
Training
Education
Research
Services of Financial Operations (Finance) - ANSWER-Budget
Payroll
Grants
3 Bureaus of Law Enforcement Support (LES) - ANSWER-1) Crime Lab
2) Crime Records
3) Public Safety Communications
NCIC/NLETs
Sex Offender Registery
Services of Drivers License (DLD) - ANSWER-Drivers License
State ID
Call center
Services of Emergency Management (TDEM) - ANSWER-Disaster planning
Response
Recovery
Services of Information Technology (IT) - ANSWER-Applications Governance
Infrastructure
Operations
Innovation and Technology Solutions
Services of Regulatory Services (RSD) - ANSWER-CHL
Controlled Substances
Vehicle Inspection
Services of Texas Rangers - ANSWER-major cases
violent crimes
tactical operations
Services of Criminal Investigations - ANSWER-organized crime
gangs
Mexican cartels
Narcotics (Drug trafficking)
Sex Offenders
Fugitives
Intelligence and Counter Terrorism - ANSWER-crime analysis
special programs
Fusion Center
Texas Highway Patrol - ANSWER-HP (Patrol Operations), including 7 regions and commanders
commercial vehicle enforcement
K9 program
Tactical Marine unit
Dive Team
Crash Reconstruction
Aircraft Operations - ANSWER-search and rescue
surveillance
tactical support
Name services within LES - ANSWER-Crime Laboratory Service
Crime Records Service
Public Safety Communications
NCIC/NLETs
Sex Offender Registry
What does LES stand for - ANSWER-Law Enforcement Support
Who is the Director of DPS - ANSWER-Steven McCraw
What is the mission of DPS - ANSWER-"To protect and serve Texas"
DPS mission goals (5) - ANSWER-To protect and serve Texas by:
1. Enforcing laws
2. Administering regulatory programs
3. Managing emergencies
4. Managing records
5. Educating the public
What is the DPS motto - ANSWER-Courtesy, Service, Protection
What are the DPS core values (4) - ANSWER-Integrity
Excellence
Accountability
Teamwork
DPS Ten General Orders - ANSWER-1. *Advance objective* of DPS to preserve and protect lives in Texas
2. *Practice motto* of this organization at all times
3. Be *clean and presentable*, and in good physical, mental, and moral health
4. Know and *obey orders* and instructions
5. Keep state *equipment accounted* for and in proper condition
6. *Vote* my convictions, but take no other part in campaigns
7. Conduct *business in straightforward manner*, and don't use threats
8. Take up *matters* with my immediate supervisor and through *proper channels*
9. Submit through proper channels *suggestions* to better the Department
10. *Conduct* myself at all times in a manner that *merits commendation* by law abiding citizens
Name the divisions of DPS (2 sections- first has 8 divisions, second has 5) - ANSWER-1) Homeland Security and Services (Deputy Director Robert Bodisch, Sr)
a. Administrative Operations
b. Education and Training
c. Financial Operations
d. Law Enforcement Support (LES)
e. Driver License f. Emergency Management
g. Information Technology
h. Regulatory Services
2) Law Enforcement Operations (Deputy Director David Baker)
a. Texas Rangers
b. Criminal Investigations
c. Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
d. Texas Highway Patrol
e. Aircraft Operations
Services of Administrative Operations (Admin) - ANSWER-HR
Capital Assets
Procurement
Facilities
Policies
Fleet Services
Reprographics and Distribution
Enterprise Project Management
Services of Education and Training (ETR) - ANSWER-Recruiting
Training
Education
Research
Services of Financial Operations (Finance) - ANSWER-Budget
Payroll
Grants
3 Bureaus of Law Enforcement Support (LES) - ANSWER-1) Crime Lab
2) Crime Records
3) Public Safety Communications
NCIC/NLETs
Sex Offender Registery
Services of Drivers License (DLD) - ANSWER-Drivers License
State ID
Call center
Services of Emergency Management (TDEM) - ANSWER-Disaster planning
Response
Recovery
Services of Information Technology (IT) - ANSWER-Applications Governance
Infrastructure
Operations
Innovation and Technology Solutions
Services of Regulatory Services (RSD) - ANSWER-CHL
Controlled Substances
Vehicle Inspection
Services of Texas Rangers - ANSWER-major cases
violent crimes
tactical operations
Services of Criminal Investigations - ANSWER-organized crime
gangs
Mexican cartels
Narcotics (Drug trafficking)
Sex Offenders
Fugitives
Intelligence and Counter Terrorism - ANSWER-crime analysis
special programs
Fusion Center
Texas Highway Patrol - ANSWER-HP (Patrol Operations), including 7 regions and commanders
commercial vehicle enforcement
K9 program
Tactical Marine unit
Dive Team
Crash Reconstruction
Aircraft Operations - ANSWER-search and rescue
surveillance
tactical support
Name services within LES - ANSWER-Crime Laboratory Service
Crime Records Service
Public Safety Communications
NCIC/NLETs
Sex Offender Registry
What does LES stand for - ANSWER-Law Enforcement Support
Who is the Director of DPS - ANSWER-Steven McCraw
