Cooke County Sheriff's Office

10/28/2026

Today, the Cooke County Sheriff’s Office recognizes and thanks ALL first responders who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities.

To our law enforcement officers, dispatchers, EMS personnel, firefighters, and everyone who answers the call when others need help — thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to keeping our communities safe.

Your service often means long hours, difficult situations, personal sacrifices, and time away from your families. We are grateful for everything you do, both seen and unseen.

10/27/2026

With Halloween this week, please remember these tips to help keep everyone safe while enjoying the festivities!

Let's all do our part to keep our little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes safe!

From all of us at the Cooke County Sheriff’s Office, have a safe and happy Halloween!

10/09/2026

The burn ban for Cooke County has been lifted. TCEQ Outdoor burning rules still apply and can be found at the following link:https://www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/publications/rg/outdoor-burning-in-texas-rg-49.pdf

You can log your controlled burn online by clicking the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=pAVw5R9lqEa_pwevOQdyPSKZov8Sb1ZDrOrCq9chFi9UMFQ3MDRGVTFOUFVLNkdOTDQxUVdCSEFXNi4u&route=shorturl

10/07/2026

The Cooke County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Gainesville Walmart for their generous donation of candy for our deputies to hand out during National Night Out yesterday afternoon!.

Your support helped make the event even more enjoyable for the children and families in our community.

Thank you, Gainesville Walmart, for helping make National Night Out a success!

Pictured: Deputy Cantrell, Bobby Harvey and Angie Duke

09/30/2026

Media Release

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

🚨 National Night Out is getting closer! 🥳

Join us for an evening of free food (while supplies last), kids' activities, community resources, and plenty of neighborly fun! Plus, we are partnering with fellow first responders from Cooke County EMS, the Cooke County Sheriff’s Office, Gainesville ISD Police, and CareFlite.

🚓🚒 Bring the crew, check out the vehicles, meet our community helpers, and spend the evening with the people who make our community home. Co-Hosted by Gainesville Police, Gainesville Fire-Rescue, and the City of Gainesville, this relationship-building event has something for everyone.

📅 Tuesday, October 6 | 6–8 p.m. | Gainesville Farmers Market📍

Stay up to date on event info here: National Night Out 2026 - Gainesville, TX

Interested in supporting this important community event? Please reach out to [email protected]

❤️ Good food. Good neighbors. Stronger connections. 💙

09/19/2026

Thank a Police Officer Day is an opportunity to express gratitude to the dedicated men and women who serve and protect our communities every day. Celebrated annually on the third Saturday of September, this day encourages people to acknowledge the sacrifices and hard work of police officers who often put their lives on the line to ensure public safety. It serves as a reminder to recognize their commitment and resilience in the face of challenges.

09/01/2026

NOW HIRING – PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

The Cooke County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Public Safety Telecommunications Officer.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Public Safety Telecommunications Officers play a critical role in keeping our community and first responders safe. This position is responsible for receiving and prioritizing emergency and administrative calls, operating emergency and non-emergency communication systems, and dispatching critical information to law enforcement, fire, rescue, and other emergency response agencies.

LINK TO APPLY
https://cocooketx.applicantpro.com/jobs/4098780