Loading...
Market
What will be Freeman Martin's first major initiative as TxDPS Director by mid-2025?
2
Resolution / Starting Odds
Border security initiative • 25%
Cybersecurity enhancement • 25%
Traffic safety campaign • 25%
Other • 25%
Official announcements or press releases from the Texas Department of Public Safety
Story
Freeman Martin, First Texas Ranger, Sworn In as New DPS Director Monday Morning
Dec 2, 2024, 07:22 PM
Freeman F. Martin was sworn in as the new Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) on Monday morning, December 2, 2024. Governor Greg Abbott administered the oath during the ceremonial swearing-in. Martin, a former Texas Ranger and DPS Deputy Director, becomes the 14th director of TxDPS and is the first Texas Ranger to ascend to this role. He succeeds retiring Executive Director Steve McCraw, marking a significant leadership change for the department after 15 years. Governor Abbott praised Martin for his dedication to the rule of law in Texas.
View original story
Similar markets
Crime reduction initiative • 25%
Public safety technology upgrade • 25%
Community engagement program • 25%
Other initiative • 25%
Increased border security measures • 25%
Enhanced traffic safety programs • 25%
Expanded community policing initiatives • 25%
Other major policy change • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Above 75% • 25%
50% to 75% • 25%
25% to 50% • 25%
Below 25% • 25%
Crime Reduction Program • 25%
Community Policing Initiative • 25%
Public Safety Technology Upgrade • 25%
Other • 25%
Yes • 25%
No • 25%
Minor Policy Change • 25%
No Policy Change • 25%
Community Policing • 25%
Technology and Surveillance • 25%
Officer Training and Development • 25%
Crime Reduction Strategies • 25%
Fentanyl Trafficking • 25%
Marijuana Decriminalization • 25%
Border Security • 25%
Other • 25%
Border Security • 25%
Criminal Investigations • 25%
Traffic Safety • 25%
Other • 25%
Cybersecurity measures • 25%
Border security enhancements • 25%
Emergency response improvements • 25%
Other • 25%
Opioid crisis management • 25%
Community policing enhancement • 25%
Drug trafficking crackdown • 25%
Other • 25%
Food stamp reform • 25%
Subsidy adjustment • 25%
Trade policy changes • 25%
Other • 25%