Collin County Sheriff's Office McKinney, Texas

The Collin County Sheriff's Office was honored to join the FBI Dallas Field Office, the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and more than 90 law enforcement agencies from across Texas in Operation Soteria Shield.

This coordinated operation focused on protecting children from online exploitation and bringing offenders to justice. Through the collective efforts of participating agencies, Operation Soteria Shield resulted in 276 arrests and the rescue of 89 children.

These cases represent real victims, real families, and real lives impacted by the dedication of investigators, analysts, prosecutors, victim advocates, and law enforcement professionals working together to protect our most vulnerable community members.

The Collin County Sheriff's Office remains committed to safeguarding children, supporting victims, and partnering with local, state, and federal agencies to combat crimes against children.

We thank the FBI Dallas Field Office and all participating agencies for their partnership in this important mission.

If you suspect a child is being exploited online, report it immediately to law enforcement. Together, we can help keep our children safe.

NEWS ALERT from FBI - Dallas: The Dallas North Texas Child Exploitation Task Force and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force announce the results of Operation Soteria Shield, a coordinated law enforcement effort focused on rescuing children from online s*xual exploitation and bringing offenders to justice.

Operation Soteria Shield was conducted during the months of March and April 2026. It resulted in 276 child exploitation arrests and the rescue of 89 children. These results are attributed to the collaboration of 91 law enforcement agencies and 197 law enforcement personnel across multiple jurisdictions in the state of Texas.

Operation Soteria Shield highlights the importance of continued reporting by parents, guardians, schools, technology companies, and community members. Anyone with information about child exploitation is encouraged to contact local law enforcement, the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

Learn more: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/dallas/news/fbi-dallas-and-the-north-texas-internet-crimes-against-children-task-force-announce-the-results-of-operation-soteria-shield-2026

Packed house. Great weather. Plenty of cowboy hats. 🤠

Day 1 of Rodeo Celina was one for the books!

Sheriff Skinner, our Reserve Deputies, and Citizens on Patrol spent the day visiting with families, meeting members of the community, and enjoying everything that makes rodeo season in Texas special. From smiling kids getting up close to the horses to catching up with friends and neighbors, there was no shortage of great memories made.

Events like these remind us why we love serving Collin County. Strong communities are built through connections, and we appreciate every handshake, conversation, and photo opportunity throughout the day.

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make Opening Day such a success. We are proud to be part of a community that shows up, supports one another, and knows how to have a good time.

We’ll see y’all back at the rodeo! 🐴⭐

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Sheriff Skinner was honored to speak this morning at the Veterans Tribute dedication in Murphy. It was a wonderful event, very well attended, and the monument is truly incredible. 🇺🇸

Thank you to everyone who came out to honor all who have served.


📸 Credit:Candy Noble

Great work by our Marine Safety Unit and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers at East Fork Park today. A capsized jet ski rider was located safe and accounted for.

Wear your life jacket, check your equipment, and stay sharp on the water. Fish belong upside down, not folks. 🎣

Sunset on Lake Lavon. 🇺🇸
Our Marine Safety Unit has been out all weekend helping keep the lake safe heading into Memorial Day.

Wear your life jacket. Don’t drink and drive. Get home safe.

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Big congratulations are in order for two of our own!

At the beginning of May, Capt. Edwards was officially appointed as President of the Texas Jail Association. This is a tremendous honor and a reflection of his leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the corrections profession across the great State of Texas.

We’d also like to congratulate Capt. Christensen on his appointment as Secretary of the Texas Jail Association. His commitment to service and excellence continues to make Collin County proud.

Please join us in celebrating these outstanding accomplishments. We are proud to have both of these leaders representing the Collin County Sheriff’s Office on the state level. Texas jails are in good hands! 🇨🇱

Last week, we had a great time celebrating National Correctional Officers Week at the Collin County Detention Facility.

Detention supervisors coordinate this year’s staff appreciation efforts, and we are grateful for the support shown to our detention staff throughout the week.

From barbecue lunches and homemade desserts to raffle drawings, team bonding, and a few well-earned laughs, including some very enthusiastic pie-in-the-face moments, the week was full of good food and much-needed appreciation.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the week special. Your kindness and support helped us recognize the hard work, dedication, and professionalism of the men and women who serve inside the Collin County Detention Facility every day.

To our detention staff: thank you for the work you do, the professionalism you bring, and the role you play in keeping our facility safe and operating every day.