ABOUT DWAYNE

Dwayne has 38 years of dedicated law enforcement experience serving Dallas County and Collin County. He was born and raised in Texas and moved to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area when he was 21 and accepted his first job in law enforcement. Dwayne has lived in Collin County for 8 years.

Dwayne and his wife Lisa have 2 daughters. Their daughter Kirsten Chance is a 4th grade teacher, married to Christian Chance and parents to their 5-year-old granddaughter, Ember. Their daughter Breanne Ritzell is a 2nd grade teacher, married to Nic Ritzell and parents to their 10-month-old granddaughter, Adelaide.

See below for Dwayne’s leadership roles and special assignments; education and certifications; republican clubs and other memberships.

Leadership and Special Assignments

Chief Deputy
Corporal
Covert Operations w/Federal, State & Local Task Force
Dallas County DA Organized Crime
Developed Mental Illness Team
Dignitary Security Assignments
High Risk Warrant Service
Highway Drug Interdiction
Lieutenant
Nigerian Task Force
Police Fireams Instructor
Secret Service Task Force, Organized Crime
Sergeant
SWAT Commander
US Marshall Fugitive Team Assignment
Undercover Narcotics Officer

Education and Certifications

Camp Pendleton Train-the-Trainer Leadership Program
Certified Police Hypnotist
Constable Leadership Certification
DEA Clandestine Labs Certification
East Texas Police Academy Graduate
Master Peace Officer Certification
Mental Health Unit Certification
Narcotics/Drug Interdiction Certification
Police Firearms Certification

Member

Barbara Bush Republican Women’s Club
Collin County Republican Men’s Club
Collin County Republican Party
Dallas Scottish Rite
Garland Masonic Lodge 441
Golden Corridor Republican Women’s Club
Justice of the Peace & Constable Association of Texas
North Texas Justice of the Peace & Constable Association
Republican Club at Heritage Ranch
Scottish Rite KCCH Member