Bill is from New Mexico. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Dallas Baptist University and a master's degree in conflict management. Bill also graduated from the FBI National Academy and the Texas A&M Police Academy. He is married and has 10 children. 

Bill previously worked as the chief of public safety for the City of Dalworthington Gardens. He also served as a technical sergeant in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. 

Bill Waybourn is currently the sheriff of Tarrant County. He was elected in 2016 and is serving his 2nd term. 

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Promises to continue working to improve community and police relations.

Supports collaboration with agencies like the FBI, Secret Service, and Department of Homeland Security to enhance local law enforcement.

Supports human trafficking prevention and child predator removal.

Wants to continue making human trafficking prevention and child predator removal a priority in the Sheriff's Office.

As Sheriff, created the Human Trafficking Division and the Intelligence Division to protect residents and save lives.

As sheriff, created the Human Trafficking Division and the Intelligence Division in an effort to reduce crime and prosecute criminals. 

- Promises to continue working to improve community and police relations.
- Supports collaboration with agencies like the FBI, Secret Service, and Department of Homeland Security to enhance local law enforcement.
- Wants to continue making human trafficking prevention and child predator removal a priority in the Sheriff's Office.
- As sheriff, created the Human Trafficking Division and the Intelligence Division in an effort to reduce crime and prosecute criminals. 

Public Safety

Plans to expand re-entry services for inmates both during incarceration and after release.

Created a "veterans pod" in Tarrant County's detention bureau to help veterans work to re-enter society.

- Plans to expand re-entry services for inmates both during incarceration and after release.
- Created a "veterans pod" in Tarrant County's detention bureau to help veterans work to re-enter society.

Jail Management

Promises to prioritize DWI enforcement at the Sheriff's Office.

Promises to prioritize drunk-driving law enforcement at the Sheriff's Office.

Promises to "secure our boarders and work to hold people who come to this country illegally accountable to the laws that they broke."

Pledges to focus on making the border more secure and holding undocumented immigrants "accountable" for entering the U.S. illegally. 

- Promises to prioritize drunk-driving law enforcement at the Sheriff's Office.
- Pledges to focus on making the border more secure and holding undocumented immigrants "accountable" for entering the U.S. illegally. 

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Bill E. Waybourn

Advocate for adoption and child protection.

Promises to "work to bridge the gap between law enforcement and our community."

Believes shooters are responsible for their own firearms and ear protection.

Promises to protect children from physical, medical, and emotional neglect.

Supports strict enforcement of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) laws to enhance public safety, saying, "Anyone who says DWI is not a major crime...has never had to knock on a door and tell a family...was killed by a drunk driver."

Believes children should not have to "bear the burden of their parent's bad choices."

Believes driving is a personal responsibility and that police officers who fail to enforce DWI laws "commit a moral abdication of their duties."

Promises to support veterans and first responders.

Plans to collaborate with the community to ensure smooth transitions for inmates reintegrating into society.

As sheriff, created the first veterans pod in the detention bureau, run by veterans for veterans, providing discipline and structure to help them reintegrate into society.

- Plans to expand re-entry services for inmates both during incarceration and after release.

Believes in defending and upholding the U.S. and Texas Constitutions and their derived laws.

Started the community outreach program "Christmas for Children of the Incarcerated," providing over 800 gifts to kids who otherwise would have gone without.

Supports volunteers who support law enforcement and want to strengthen their community.

Supports implementing programs aimed at reducing repeat offenses.

Supports programs that benefit children, such as the Sheriff's Office program that provided Christmas gifts for kids.

Has served as an expert witness in criminal trials.

Believes in community involvement and leadership through coaching, scouting, church activities, and non-profit work.

As a community leader, created the first annual Christmas for Children of the Incarcerated in 2019, providing presents for over 800 children of incarcerated or recently released parents.

As Sheriff, created the Human Trafficking Division and the Intelligence Division in an effort to reduce crime and prosecute criminals. 

- Promises to continue working to improve community and police relations.
- Supports collaboration with agencies like the FBI, Secret Service, and Department of Homeland Security to enhance local law enforcement.
- Wants to continue making human trafficking prevention and child predator removal a priority in the Sheriff's Office.
- As Sheriff, created the Human Trafficking Division and the Intelligence Division in an effort to reduce crime and prosecute criminals. 

Bill is from New Mexico. He earned a bachelor's degree from Dallas Baptist University and a master's degree in conflict management. Bill also graduated from the FBI National Academy and the Texas A&M Police Academy. He is married and has 10 children. 

Bill E Waybourn was born in Jal, New Mexico, and currently resides in Tarrant County, Texas. He is married to his wife Laura and has 10 children, 2 biological and 8 adopted. Bill is a graduate of the Texas A&M Police Academy and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's Degree in Conflict Management.

Bill E. Waybourn began his career in 1978 with the United States Air Force. He was appointed Chief of Public Safety at the age of 24 and held that position for 30 years. He was elected Sheriff of Tarrant County and took office on January 1, 2017.

Bill E Waybourn was elected Sheriff of Tarrant County and took office on January 1, 2017.