Sheriff’s Corner with Sheriff Tracy Murphree

SHERIFF’S

WITH SHERIFF TRACY MURPHREE

Intern to Captain

DENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SPOTLIGHTS CAPTAIN KELLY FAIR

Captain Fair began her career at the Denton County Sheriff's Office as an Intern in 2005, where she shadowed Forensics and Patrol. In April 2006, she was hired full-time as a Detention Officer. She was hired in Patrol later that same year, where she worked various shifts as a Deputy Sheriff. In 2009, she was promoted to Patrol Corporal. In 2011, she moved into the Administrative Patrol Corporal position, where she assisted patrol shifts with supervisory duties, managed the Patrol Field Training Program, testified in grand jury hearings, and continued as the liaison to the water district and contract deputy positions. In August 2013, she was promoted to Sergeant of the Criminal Investigations Division assigned to Forensics, and in 2016 promoted to Criminal Investigations Lieutenant. In March 2017, she was appointed to Support Services Captain. Captain Fair currently oversees the Support Services Division, which encompasses the Professional Standards Unit, Quartermaster, Radio Services, Training, and Technical Services.

Captain Fair completed the Peace Officer Academy in August 2005. Later that same year, she graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Texas Woman’s University while interning with the Denton County Sheriff’s Office. In December 2012, Captain Fair earned her Masters of Business Administration Degree while working as a Patrol Corporal for DCSO. While working as Forensics Sergeant in August 2014, she completed the University of North Texas Forensics Science Academy. Captain Fair currently holds an Intermediate Jailers license and a Master Peace Officer license. Captain Fair was awarded DCSO Officer of the Year in 2012 and 2017. She has also received the Academic Recognition award from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Captain Fair’s son, David, is currently an SPC serving in the United States Army in Ft. Hood. She resides in Denton County with her partner Joel.

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“As a Texas Ranger in Denton County, I was introduced to Kelly Fair, a new intern for the Denton County Sheriff’s Office. It was apparent from the start that Kelly had a thirst for knowledge and an outstanding work ethic. Kelly was a “go getter” and learned very fast. I then watched as Kelly worked her way up in the organization and did a great job at each level with professionalism and integrity. After being elected Sheriff, an opening for Captain became available. It was my honor to appoint Kelly to the rank of Captain. Kelly has continued to be the professional she has always been and serves the people of Denton County with ethical integrity-driven leadership. I’m very proud of Kelly and her accomplishments and it is an honor to serve with her.” –Sheriff Tracy Murphree.

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