Deanna Hammond

- Serves as license peace officer who issues traffic citations, conduct criminal investigations, and other law enforcement functions throughout the county. Also serves warrants and civil papers like subpoenas, intents to sue, eviction notices, and temporary restraining orders.
- Serves as bailiff for Justice Court, and must be present–or have one of their Deputy Constables present–during hearings. They serve and execute Civil Process and Civil Court orders.
- Expected to interfere without warrant to prevent or suppress crime as authorized by the Code of Criminal Procedure. They are also expected to arrest offenders without warrants in every case where they are authorized to take them to be tried by the proper court or magistrate.
- County Constables are elected through partisan, county-wide elections to four-year terms. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a county resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that county. Additionally, they must be a licensed peace officer through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, attend and complete a police academy, complete bi-annual training, and fulfill continuing education requirements.
- The annual salary for County Constable ranges from $0 to over $155,000, set by the county’s Commissioners Court.

Performs civil and criminal law enforcement functions and serves legal documents.

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Zachary Mangels

Walter Ley

Deanna Hammond was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. She graduated from Parkview Magnet School in 1984 and relocated to Texas that same year. Deanna holds a Bachelor of Science, with concentration in Management from DeVry University and a Master of Arts, with a dual concentration in Organizational Management and Conflict Resolution from Dallas Baptist University. She is currently in the dissertation stage of her PhD program in General Psychology with emphasis in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University.

Deanna is a deputy constable with the Smith County Constable's Office. She previously worked as a deputy constable with the Tarrant County Constable's Office, where she served civil processes and warrants, investigated criminal law violations, and filed cases with the Justice Court and District Attorney. Before that, she served as a federal police officer with the Department of Veteran Affairs. Earlier in her career, she worked as a school counselor for Texans Can! Academies, a network of schools for at-risk youth. She also has experience as a substitute teacher with the Dallas Independent School District. Deanna began her career in accounting in Houston, Texas. 

Deanna Hammond - Ballotpedia

Deanna is currently a member of the Dallas County Constables representing Precinct 2. She assumed office in 2023.

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Supports community policing, which she believes will help make communities safe and restore trust with citizens.

Wants to work with local municipalities and community stakeholders to help reduce crime and recidivism among low-level criminals.