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Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw to Retire at End of Year
Aug 23, 2024, 03:40 PM
Steve McCraw, the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), has announced his retirement, effective at the end of the year. McCraw, a veteran law enforcement officer with a career spanning nearly five decades, made the announcement during a DPS recruit graduation ceremony. His tenure as director has lasted over 15 years, during which the agency faced scrutiny for its response to the Uvalde shooting and its role in the state's border crackdown. McCraw expressed confidence in the leadership of the DPS to appoint a suitable successor.
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