Members of the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Warrants Division were honored with an Honorable Mention at the 32nd Annual TOP COPS Awards ceremony last night in Washington, D.C. The Deputies were recognized for their exceptional bravery and heroic actions during a dangerous warrant service in August 2024.
The team was attempting to serve a warrant on a registered sex offender when the suspect opened fire, critically wounding Deputy Todd Tipton with three gunshots. Despite the immediate threat, the Deputies returned fire, successfully neutralizing the suspect while ensuring the safety of nearby civilians and fellow officers. Their swift and courageous response in the face of deadly danger undoubtedly prevented further casualties.
Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn lauded his deputies, stating, "Our deputies embody the very best of law enforcement – selfless, courageous, and committed to protecting the community. This Award serves as a reminder of the risks they take every day and the extraordinary heroism they display in the line of duty."
The Tarrant County Deputies recognized at the TOP COPS Awards were:
- Deputy Sheriff Brown
- Deputy Sheriff Campbell
- Deputy Sheriff Jones (Retired)
- Deputy Sheriff Tipton
- Deputy Sheriff Turpin
- Sergeant Salone
- Sergeant Smith
The annual TOP COPS Awards, presented by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), celebrates the outstanding bravery and dedication of law enforcement officers from across the United States. Since its inception in 1994, the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., has served to educate the public about the heroism of law enforcement and pay tribute to officers at the federal, state, county, tribal, and local levels for actions exceeding the call of duty.
