Personal Improvement Leads to Another Chance ROCKWALL, TX (July 18, 2025) -Last week, county representatives and invited guests celebrated a significant occasion: the inaugural graduation ceremony of the Pathways to H.O.P.E. Reentry Program at the Rockwall County Detention Center. The Pathways to H.O.P.E. (Helping Offenders Pursue Excellence) program is a comprehensive initiative developed by One […]
Creating Safer Communities ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX (April 9, 2025) The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with One CommunityUSA and Pathways to H.O.P.E. to provide evidence-based reentry services for inmates at the Rockwall County Detention Center. The Pathways to H.O.P.E. program is a comprehensive initiative designed to assist both justice-involved veterans and civilian offenders as […]
Rockwall, TX (October 8, 2024) – Under the leadership of Sheriff Garrett and with guidance from Kelley Akins, LPC-S, Director of Behavioral Health, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office is leading the way in inmate care with its innovative intern program. This unique initiative supports the professional development of future Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and provides […]
Rockwall, TX (August 8, 2023) – The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office recently piloted an innovative program with the goal to help encourage, challenge, and potentially direct inmates towards new paths upon release. Sheriff Terry Garrett knew equine therapy programs were known to benefit disabled individuals, veterans, and others facing mental or physical challenges, therefore it […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 3, 2020 – On July 27, 2020, the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Curative Inc. to provide and administer 270 COVID-19 tests to personnel and contractors at the Sheriff’s Office, as well as inmates housed in the Rockwall County Detention Center. As of […]