05/28/2026
PROGRAM FOR MONTH OF MAY ⭐️
We had the opportunity to hear from Officer Steven Jenkins with the Texas Department of Public Safety. After serving 21 years in the military — 4 years in the Marines and 17 years in the Army — he has now spent the last 16 years as a State Trooper.
Officer Jenkins shared insight into the differences between city, county, and state law enforcement, explaining how dispatch determines which department responds based on the type and location of a call. He also discussed how Texas DPS is divided into regions and districts, with Perryton being part of Region 5.
We also learned more about the day-to-day responsibilities of a State Trooper, from traffic enforcement and accident response outside city limits to deployments across Texas for major public events, riots, and presidential security support.
Thank you, Officer Jenkins, for your service and for taking the time to speak with us today. We sure loved having you!