Divisions
The Office of Constable Precinct 5 is organized into nine specialized divisions and units that work together to deliver law enforcement services beyond reproach to Montgomery County.
Marked patrol, community presence, and proactive policing.
Service of civil papers — a constitutional duty of the Texas Constable.
Follow-up investigation, case preparation, and prosecution support.
Sworn deputies dedicated to keeping our students and campuses safe.
Highly trained working dogs in service of Montgomery County.
Trained rescue operators ready when our flood-prone county needs them most.
Tactical operators trained for high-risk incidents.
Rapid-deployment specialty group supporting precinct-wide operations.
Eyes in the sky — force-multiplying technology for safer outcomes.
Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is the most visible face of the Office of Constable Precinct 5. Deputies operate marked patrol units throughout the precinct 24/7, responding to calls for service, conducting traffic enforcement, performing Vacation Watch checks, and partnering with neighborhood associations and schools.
Key Responsibilities
- Routine and directed patrol across Precinct 5 neighborhoods, schools, and businesses
- Traffic enforcement and crash response
- Vacation Watch property checks for residents
- Backup and mutual aid for partner agencies
- Community outreach, National Night Out, and citizen engagement
Civil Process Division
Service of civil process is one of the original and defining duties of the Texas Constable. The Civil Process Division serves citations, subpoenas, writs, notices, and orders issued by courts of competent jurisdiction. Deputies serve papers throughout Precinct 5 and, when authorized, throughout Montgomery County and the State of Texas.
Key Responsibilities
- Service of citations, subpoenas, and court orders
- Writs of execution, sequestration, garnishment, and attachment
- Notices to vacate, writs of possession, and eviction enforcement
- Protective and family-violence orders
- Levies and judicial sales when ordered by the court
Criminal Investigations
The Criminal Investigations Division conducts follow-up investigations on cases initiated by Patrol, processes evidence, interviews witnesses and suspects, and works closely with the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office to prepare cases for prosecution. Investigators also partner on multi-agency task forces targeting narcotics, theft, and property crimes affecting the precinct.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow-up investigation of crimes reported within Precinct 5
- Evidence collection, processing, and chain of custody
- Interview and interrogation of witnesses and suspects
- Search and arrest warrant preparation
- Coordination with the District Attorney's Office for case filing
School Resource Officers
The School Resource Officer (SRO) Division places sworn deputies on assigned campuses throughout Precinct 5 to protect students, staff, and visitors. SROs build positive relationships with young people, serve as a trusted resource for faculty and parents, and lead safety and prevention education programs in partnership with local school districts.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily campus presence and physical security
- Active-threat preparedness and emergency drills with district staff
- Mentorship, classroom safety education, and youth engagement
- Investigation of campus-related offenses
- Partnership with school administrators, counselors, and parents
K-9 Unit
The K-9 Unit pairs specially trained working dogs with experienced handlers to support patrol, narcotics interdiction, tracking of missing persons or fleeing suspects, and public demonstrations. Every K-9 team is certified to nationally recognized standards and trains continuously to remain mission-ready.
Key Responsibilities
- Narcotics detection in support of patrol and investigations
- Tracking of fleeing suspects and locating missing persons
- Building searches and high-risk apprehension support
- Public demonstrations and community education events
- Ongoing certification and weekly maintenance training
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Swift Water Rescue
Montgomery County's creeks, rivers, and low-water crossings can become deadly during heavy rain. The Swift Water Rescue team is a specialized group of deputies trained and equipped to perform high-water and swift-water rescues, evacuations, and disaster-response operations throughout Precinct 5 and the surrounding region.
Key Responsibilities
- Swift-water and flood rescue of stranded motorists and residents
- Boat operations on rivers, creeks, and flooded roadways
- Mutual aid during hurricanes, tropical storms, and flash-flood events
- Search-and-rescue support for partner emergency-management agencies
- Continuous training to TX-TF1 / national swift-water rescue standards
Special Response Team (SRT)
The Special Response Team (SRT) is the precinct's tactical unit, activated for high-risk warrant service, barricaded subjects, hostage situations, active-threat response, and other operations beyond the scope of standard patrol. SRT operators are hand-selected, complete a rigorous selection course, and train continuously in firearms, less-lethal options, breaching, and team tactics.
Key Responsibilities
- High-risk warrant service and dynamic entries
- Barricaded-subject and hostage response
- Active-threat and counter-ambush response
- Crowd-management and protection operations as directed
- Continuous tactical, firearms, and medical training
Special Response Group (SRG)
The Special Response Group (SRG) is a rapid-deployment specialty unit comprised of deputies cross-trained to support patrol, investigations, and tactical operations during major incidents, large-scale events, and emergencies. SRG provides surge capacity, dignitary and event security, and operational coordination across divisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Surge response for major incidents and county-wide emergencies
- Dignitary, event, and large-gathering security operations
- Inter-agency coordination during multi-jurisdictional events
- Specialty support to Patrol, Warrants, Investigations, and SRT
- Critical-incident liaison with Emergency Management partners
Drone (UAS) Unit
The Drone Unit operates FAA-certified Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in support of patrol, search and rescue, traffic-incident reconstruction, tactical operations, and disaster response. Drone pilots are Part 107-certified and follow strict policies that protect both operational integrity and individual privacy rights.
Key Responsibilities
- Aerial support for search and rescue and missing-persons cases
- Overwatch and reconnaissance during high-risk operations
- Crash and crime-scene documentation and mapping
- Damage assessment after storms, floods, and large-scale incidents
- FAA Part 107 compliance, recurrent training, and policy oversight
Want to join one of our divisions?
Precinct 5 hires TCOLE-certified peace officers and dedicated civilian staff across all nine divisions and specialty units.