“Every day, I am focused on making Dallas County safer, and on running an efficient, effective office." - Sheriff Marian Brown
- First elected Dallas County Sheriff in 2018 after being appointed Interim Sheriff by the Dallas County Commissioners Court.
- Prior to becoming Sheriff, worked as a Dallas County Sheriff Chief Deputy.
- Holds a Master Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
- Graduate of the International Law Enforcement Institute’s Command College and the FBI National Academy Associates’ Command College.
- Trained in Special Investigative Topics, Crime Prevention, Hostage Negotiation, and holds an Instructor Certification.
- Began her law enforcement career in 1988 with the Duncanville Police Department, where she was the city's first African American female officer.
- Her police experience includes serving 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.
- Lifelong Democrat who lives in Dallas County with her husband and children.