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DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office

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Meet your DeWitt County Sheriff

Sheriff Carl Bowen is a 30-year Law Enforcement veteran, holding a Master peace officer’s certificate from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement. He is also a 10-year veteran of the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged after completing his service obligation in support of Desert Storm.

Now, as the Sheriff of DeWitt County, he prioritizes employee retention and raises morale by setting higher standards. To lead by example, in 2020 he returned to college for his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology. He is also currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice.

Through partnerships like the 287G program with ICE, the Sheriff’s Office is able to identify and remove criminal aliens as they are booked into our jail.

Sheriff Bowen is an active participant in the Sheriff’s Association of Texas and the Texas Association of Counties legislative group that allows him to directly address the issues affecting DeWitt County to our legislative branch.

He has worked with the Commissioner’s Court to build a countywide radio system benefiting first responders and citizens. By petitioning the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement, the training provider status has been reinstated, offering more education for deputies, dispatchers, and jailers. Providing this type of training, saves taxpayer dollars by reducing the need to outsource these requirements. This method of raising the standard has already shown dividends by consistently receiving a passing report in the DCSO jail from the Texas Commission of Jail Standards.

Sheriff Bowen has held various roles while at DCSO such as patrol Captain, criminal investigator, civil process, and patrol. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Gulf Bend mental health and rehabilitative services as well as a committee chairman for the Health and Human Services workgroup addressing the issues of first responder mental health crisis.

Numerous accolades have added up over the years, including being named the Sheriff’s Association Texas lawman of the year in 2016 and graduating from the FBI National Academy session 261 in 2015.

Sheriff Bowen is married to his wife Kandie, they have three children Ryan, Nikole and Ethan and five grandchildren. Sheriff Bowen's professional involvements include, Lions Club, Rotary Club, VFW, American Legion, and Sheriff's Association of Texas where he is on the jail advisory committee, legislative committee, and technology committee.

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The Constitution defines the Sheriff as the “Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the County.” In DeWitt County, the Sheriff’s Office is responsible for being the responding law enforcement agency for approximately one-half of the County’s population, including the unincorporated areas and three small towns, which do not have police departments. A Sheriff in each of Texas’ 254 counties must either operate a jail or arrange with another county to house prisoners. The Sheriff, in addition to enforcing laws, performs such varied duties as enforcing estray laws; collecting fines and court costs; conducting court-ordered sales of real estate or other items; providing security for the district and county courts; serving of civil and criminal processes, such as subpoenas, warrants, capias, and various writs such as writs of attachment in child custody cases. Communications (dispatch) and 911 operations are also the responsibility of the Sheriff in most counties in Texas.

The Challenge the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office Faced

The DeWitt County Sheriff's Office confronted a critical challenge in the form of hosting their website through another service provider, which failed to meet their specific needs and expectations. The existing hosting arrangement did not provide the Sheriff's Office with the level of service essential for an efficient and dynamic website. Recognizing the importance of a robust online presence, the Sheriff's Office sought a solution to enhance their website's functionality and user experience.

Why DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office Chose ThriveFuel Marketing

The DeWitt County Sheriff's Office selected ThriveFuel Marketing as their strategic partner for several reasons:

1. Community Involvement: DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office observed ThriveFuel Marketing’s active involvement in community endeavors. The decision to choose us was made easy by witnessing our dedication to community engagement and the positive impact we were having on similar projects.

2. Local Matters: The Sheriff's Office switched hosting providers primarily due to dissatisfaction with their previous service. Seeking a more tailored solution, they turned to ThriveFuel, a local company with community members familiar with DeWitt County's unique needs. The assurance of a local partner resonated strongly, allowing easy communication through familiar channels, ultimately instilling the trust needed to embark on the crucial change in website hosting.

3. Results-Driven Focus: The client was impressed by ThriveFuel's commitment to delivering tangible results. Our past successes in elevating the profiles of businesses, and our professionalism played a significant role in their selection.

the approach

ThriveFuel's approach to the DeWitt County Sheriff's Office website focused on resolving specific challenges by providing a tailored and responsive solution. As a local company, ThriveFuel understood the unique needs of the DeWitt County community, prompting the switch from a dissatisfactory hosting provider.

In the realm of website development, ThriveFuel seamlessly integrated essential features, such as app downloads for iPhone and Android user that visit the site. This functionality ensures users an easily accessible way to download the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office app so the community can receive real-time updates on traffic, weather alerts, and important Public Service Announcements (PSAs). This allowed the aligning of the website with the Sheriff's commitment to keeping the community informed and safe. The local connection and technical expertise provided by ThriveFuel facilitated effective communication and a smooth transition to a more efficient website hosting solution.

The Results

Since transitioning to ThriveFuel Marketing, the Sheriff's Office observed a notable increase in the number of app downloads, showcasing the effectiveness of the website in meeting the community's needs. This uptick underscores the successful alignment of the website with the Sheriff's commitment to keeping the community well-informed and safe, illustrating ThriveFuel's impact on enhancing user interactions and expanding the reach of vital information.

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