Topic: Department Of Public Safety

The Texas Department of Transportation works closely with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to manage highway patrolling and traffic accidents outside city limits. While the DPS is described as a professional organization that provides immeasurable help, there is ongoing discussion regarding the testing of automated systems for issuing traffic tickets at railroad crossings in Austin.

A heavily redacted 13-page synopsis of a Texas Rangers report suggests an explosive shaped charge was placed on top of the concrete storm cellar at Mount Carmel. Three federal judges reportedly met on a Saturday night to delay the release of the full 200-page report. Photographic evidence from the Department of Public Safety website allegedly shows a circular hole in the concrete structure with rebar pointing downward, which critics claim was intended to target women and children hiding inside.

Alex Jones describes the elaborate setup of the I-35 checkpoint, including generators and command units, for his documentary "Police State 2000." Using night vision cameras, the crew documents the Texas Department of Public Safety and local police shutting down lanes on a major thoroughfare. Jones characterizes the scene as the "eye of the checkpoint" and prepares to confront the officers on camera.