Sheriff's Office Training Facility
Chambers County, Texas
Summary
The county approved a $2.5 million CMAR contract and additional funding for a new state-of-the-art sheriff's training facility and firing range. This project aims to enhance training for law enforcement and regional partners.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
$3,203,252 total allocated from bonds and interest earnings
Chambers County Sheriff's deputies, local law enforcement agencies, and regional public safety partners.
The general public may face longer wait times or restricted access to buildings as security screenings get tighter.
Mentions & discussions (8)
The Age: Potential unleashed in Chambers County’s K-9 program
"When I became sheriff, the canine program was just spinning up," said Sheriff Brian Hawthorne of Chambers County. "Joe LaRive had started the program and Carlton Carrington was chosen as the first canine handler. When I became sheriff, I left Carlton in that position." Hawthorne soon recognized the value of the program, along with some of its limitations.
Commissioners Court - Mar 24, 2026
The county approved a $2.5 million CMAR contract and additional funding for a new state-of-the-art sheriff's training facility and firing range. This project aims to enhance training for law enforcement and regional partners.
Commissioners Court - Dec 23, 2025
The Sheriff's Office will use $138,000 in federal ARPA funds to install the Flock Safety platform, which helps track vehicles and improve crime response.
Commissioners Court - Mar 25, 2025
The county approved multiple technology, security, and A/V contracts to equip the new Emergency Services Facility on Airport Road under budget.
Commissioners Court - Mar 11, 2025
The county is using leftover grant money to buy new safety gear for the Sheriff's Office and Constable. This includes radar systems and ballistic vests.
League City man threatened Chambers County district judges and called in multiple bomb threats, officials say
League City man threatened Chambers County district judges and called in multiple bomb threats, officials say ABC13 Houston
Man jailed Saturday on $1.6M in bonds on charges of threatening judges in Chambers County
Man jailed Saturday on $1.6M in bonds on charges of threatening judges in Chambers County KFDM
Inmate violently attacks jail supervisor at Chambers County Jail
Inmate violently attacks jail supervisor at Chambers County Jail FOX 26 Houston
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