Fort Bend County Sheriff

On November 5, 2024, the citizens of Fort Bend County re-elected Eric Fagan to be their 45th Sheriff. After he took office in January 2021, Sheriff Fagan assembled an award-winning Command Staff that brings more than 200 years of collective and honorable experience to Fort Bend County, one whose policies and procedures espouse equity and inclusion and reflect the tapestry of America’s most diverse County.

Sheriff Fagan stands on a record of proven leadership, demonstrated by his impressive accomplishments during his first term. Since taking office, the Sheriff’s Office grants team has secured over $17.8 million in funding—the highest in the office’s history—to acquire critical safety equipment. To address crime in Fort Bend County, the Office collaborated with multiple departments, including the DA’s office and County Attorney, to execute multiple arrests, rescued many victims and shut down more than 30 human trafficking operations. Enhanced Narcotics operations resulted in arrests, seized over five pill presses and confiscated over one million pills plus multiple grams of fentanyl and meth. The amount of fentanyl confiscated by the Sheriff’s Office narcotics unit was enough to kill every person in Missouri City, Rosenberg, and Richmond combined.  Numerous violent felony defendants and gang members were arrested, as well as seizure of a large number of weapons and ammunition off the streets of Fort Bend, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshal’s Office.

Sheriff Fagan has also established and enhanced several vital programs, including the creation of the Juvenile Justice Advisory Council, Police Reform Transition Team, Gang Task Force, Crime Reduction Unit, Citizen Review Panel, and Human Trafficking Task Force. Additionally, he founded the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Foundation, a key initiative designed to strengthen community partnerships and support the Sheriff’s Office. Local media consistently recognizes the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office as a leader in law enforcement, further solidifying its trusted reputation within the region.  Sheriff Fagan’s collaborative style of management earned him an appointment to HIDTA which further led to him being the Chair in 2024. 

In 2023, under Sheriff Fagan’s leadership, construction began on the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Facility, which will include the county’s first-ever firearms training center. He also prioritized competitive pay raises for deputies, jailers and other essential employees, ensuring the department continues to attract and retain top talent. 

Entry Level Base Pay

Classification                                  Jan 21        Jan 25         Percentage Change

Deputy Sheriff/ Detention Deputy:     $22.84       $32.94                   44%

Detention Officer Civilian (DOC):       $18.02       $24.18                   34%

Tele Communications Officer (TCO): $18.09       $24.09                   33%

Sheriff Fagan earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, where he graduated first in his class. He also earned a Master of Science in Juvenile Forensic Psychology, both degrees from Prairie View A&M University. Adept at establishing mutual trust, listening to everyone’s concerns, and helping others find common ground, Sheriff Fagan says, “The Sheriff’s Office should stand for justice. My beliefs, education, and work experience taught me justice must be blind. Race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or political party affiliation should not factor into a sheriff’s decisions or actions. I am here to serve and protect all residents of Fort Bend County.”

Karolyn Drisdale is the Executive Command Assistant to Sheriff Fagan. She may be reached by email at Karolyn.Drisdale@fortbendcountytx.gov