Marian is from Dallas County. She holds a Master Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. She graduated from the International Law Enforcement Institute’s Command College and the FBI National Academy Associates’ Command College.

Marian previously worked as a chief deputy in Dallas County. She also worked for the Duncanville Police Department, where she served as the patrol watch commander and assistant chief of police.

Marian Brown is currently the sheriff in Dallas County. Marian was appointed in December 2017 and then elected in 2018. She is seeking her 2nd full term.

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Plans to organize a series of gun buybacks to reduce gun violence.

As a police officer, served as a first line supervisor, formulating and supervising the Community Oriented Policing Unit and serving as Crime Prevention/Community Relations Supervisor.

- Plans to organize a series of gun buybacks to reduce gun violence.
- As a police officer, served as a first line supervisor, formulating and supervising the Community Oriented Policing Unit and serving as Crime Prevention/Community Relations Supervisor.

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As jail superintendent, maintained accreditation for the jail system’s inmate health services from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.

Maintained accreditation for the jail system’s inmate health services from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.

- Maintained accreditation for the jail system’s inmate health services from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.

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Believes in community involvement to improve local safety and justice.

- Believes in community involvement to improve local safety and justice.

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Marian Brown

Marian previously worked as a Dallas County Sheriff Chief Deputy. She also worked for the Duncanville Police Department, where she served as the patrol watch commander and assistant chief of police.

Marian Brown is currently the sheriff in Dallas County. Marian was appointed in December 2017 and then elected in 2018. She is seeking her second full term.

Marian Brown is a longtime Dallas County resident living with her husband and children. None.

Marian Brown is the incumbent Dallas County Sheriff, first appointed in December 2017 and subsequently elected in 2018 and 2020. She previously worked as a Dallas County Sheriff Chief Deputy and began her law enforcement career in 1988 with the Duncanville Police Department, where she served in various roles including Patrol Watch Commander and Assistant Chief of Police.

Marian Brown was first appointed as Dallas County Sheriff in December 2017 by the Dallas County Commissioners and subsequently elected in 2018 and 2020. She is seeking her second full term in 2024.

Supports strong public safety measures, including during public health crises.

Believes in making Dallas County "safer and running."

As a city council member, worked with state and municipal law enforcement to fight crime.

As a police officer, served as a first line supervisor; formulating and supervising the Community Oriented Policing Unit; Crime Prevention/Community Relations Supervisor; Patrol Watch Commander; Criminal Investigations Commander; and Assistant Chief of Police.

Plans to continue improving jail operations.

As jail operations director, ensured the jail system passed inspections, including in April 2023.

Believes in community involvement in law enforcement through programs like the Citizen Police Academy.

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