Eric resides in Fort Bend County. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in juvenile forensic psychology from Prairie View A&M University. He and his wife, Jacqueline, have a daughter and honor the memory of their son, Patrick.

Eric previously served with the Houston Police Department, where he worked in various roles including background investigator, community liaison, and on Mayor Turner's protection detail.

Eric Fagan is currently sheriff of Fort Bend County. He was elected in 2020 and has been in office for 1 term.

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As police chief, established the Gang Unit to investigate criminal street gangs and document related information and intelligence.

As sheriff, added a third shift to the Crisis Intervention Team.

Promises to "serve and protect all residents of Fort Bend County."

Believes the Sheriff's office should "stand for justice."

As sheriff, expanded the grant-writing team, leading to over $5 million in funding for safety equipment and programs like the Crises Communications Pilot Project, which embeds mental health providers in 911 dispatch.

Helped expand the grant-writing team, leading to $5 million in funding for safety equipment and programs like the Crises Communications Pilot Project, which embeds mental health providers in 911 dispatch.

Supports mental health education and training for deputies to recognize mental illness and deescalate confrontations without force.

Believes in preventing "gypsy cops" (officers with a history of misconduct moving between police agencies) from joining the Houston Police Department.

As a police officer, won the Officer of the Year Award three times for capturing a murder suspect, assisting families in need, and saving a 6-month-old baby girl.

As sheriff, supported a 10-year investment in modern technology for fleet management and body cameras.

As sheriff, seized over five pill presses and confiscated over one million pills plus multiple grams of fentanyl and meth.

Seized over five pill presses and confiscated over one million pills plus multiple grams of fentanyl and meth.

- As police chief, established the Gang Unit to investigate criminal street gangs and document related information and intelligence.
- As sheriff, added a third shift to the Crisis Intervention Team.
- Promises to "serve and protect all residents of Fort Bend County."
- Believes the Sheriff's office should "stand for justice."
- Helped expand the grant-writing team, leading to $5 million in funding for safety equipment and programs like the Crises Communications Pilot Project, which embeds mental health providers in 911 dispatch.
- Supports mental health education and training for deputies to recognize mental illness and deescalate confrontations without force.
- Believes in preventing "gypsy cops" (officers with a history of misconduct moving between police agencies) from joining the Houston Police Department.
- As a police officer, won the Officer of the Year Award three times for capturing a murder suspect, assisting families in need, and saving a 6-month-old baby girl.
- As sheriff, supported a 10-year investment in modern technology for fleet management and body cameras.
- Seized over five pill presses and confiscated over one million pills plus multiple grams of fentanyl and meth.

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As of September 7, 2024, Eric Fagan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and political party affiliation should not influence a sheriff’s decisions or actions.

As sheriff, worked with commissioner’s court to negotiate a substantial pay raise for deputies.

As a Community Liaison, partnered with Unlimited Visions Aftercare to host the Building a Community of Hope Summit in Southeast Houston, fostering collaboration among community leaders, medical professionals, and law enforcement to address local issues.

As a community liaison, partnered with Unlimited Visions Aftercare to host the Building a Community of Hope Summit in Southeast Houston, fostering collaboration among community leaders, medical professionals, and law enforcement to address local issues.

- Believes race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and political party affiliation should not influence a sheriff’s decisions or actions.
- As sheriff, worked with commissioner’s court to negotiate a substantial pay raise for deputies.
- As a community liaison, partnered with Unlimited Visions Aftercare to host the Building a Community of Hope Summit in Southeast Houston, fostering collaboration among community leaders, medical professionals, and law enforcement to address local issues.

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Eric Fagan

Eric resides in Fort Bend County. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in juvenile forensic psychology from Prairie View A&M University. He and his wife, Jacqueline, have one daughter and honor the memory of their son, Patrick.

Eric previously served with the Houston Police Department, where he worked in various roles including background investigator, Community Liaison, and on Mayor Turner's protection detail.

Eric Fagan is currently Sheriff of Fort Bend County. He was elected in 2020 and has been in office for 1 term.

Believes mental health is crucial for public safety and has extensive mental health experience.

As a leader on Mayor Turner's protection detail, coordinated security efforts and directives for local law enforcement and media during catastrophic events.

Supports addressing school safety, mental health, crime reduction, and gang units.

Believes in equity and inclusion in law enforcement policies.

As police chief, created the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU).

- As police chief, established the Gang Unit to investigate criminal street gangs and document related information and intelligence.
- As sheriff, added a third shift to the Crisis Intervention Team.
- Promises to "serve and protect all residents of Fort Bend County."
- Believes the Sheriff's office should "stand for justice."
- As a police officer, won the Officer of the Year Award three times for capturing a murder suspect, assisting families in need, and saving a 6-month-old baby girl.
- Helped expand the grant-writing team, leading to $5 million in funding for safety equipment and programs like the Crises Communications Pilot Project, which embeds mental health providers in 911 dispatch.
- As police chief, created the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU).
- Supports mental health education and training for deputies to recognize mental illness and deescalate confrontations without force.
- As sheriff, supported a 10-year investment in modern technology for fleet management and body cameras.
- Believes in preventing "gypsy cops" (officers with a history of misconduct moving between police agencies) from joining the Houston Police Department.
- As sheriff, seized over five pill presses and confiscated over one million pills plus multiple grams of fentanyl and meth.

As a licensed psychologist, performed psychological evaluations on inmates under a licensed psychiatrist before their court appearance.

As sheriff, increased pay for civilian detention officers by $3.00 an hour.

Enjoyed giving to others, playing tennis, and was a four-year varsity letterman and recipient of the Pioneer Award.

Believes in community involvement and personal development through diverse activities.

Supports community involvement in crime prevention.

As a police officer, started “Jokes and Justice,” a comedy showcase that has awarded $136,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors.

As Office of the Attorney General, established and improved programs such as the Juvenile Justice Advisory Council (JJAC), the Police Reform Transition Team, the Citizen Review Panel, and the Human Trafficking Task Force.

- Believes race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and political party affiliation should not influence a sheriff’s decisions or actions.
- As sheriff, worked with commissioner’s court to negotiate a substantial pay raise for deputies.
- As a Community Liaison, partnered with Unlimited Visions Aftercare to host the Building a Community of Hope Summit in Southeast Houston, fostering collaboration among community leaders, medical professionals, and law enforcement to address local issues.

Eric Fagan resides in Fort Bend County. He attended Prairie View A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science degree in Juvenile Forensic Psychology. He and his wife, Jacqueline, have one daughter, Dr. Fallon Fagan, and honor the memory of their son, Patrick.

Eric Fagan is currently the Sheriff of Fort Bend County, elected on November 3, 2020. He previously served with the Houston Police Department for 31 years, where he worked in various roles including background investigator, Community Liaison, and on Mayor Turner's protection detail.