Waller County at a glance


Population by race and Hispanic origin


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Full-time law enforcement staff, Waller County Sheriff's Office

  • 79 Officers
  • 54 Civilian staff

Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents

  • 3.76 Waller County
  • 2.2 National average

Federal grant funding for Waller County


We were unable to locate any federal grant funding for this location based on our standard search parameters. Learn more about the grant programs we are tracking.

Military equipment transfers


We were unable to locate any military equipment transfers for this location using the LESO Property Transferred to Participating Agencies database published by the Defense Logistics Agency. It is possible that this location has acquired military equipment for policing via other sources or programs.

Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements

Data last updated January 25, 2022


Settlements

We identified 1 publicly reported settlement that resulted in $1,900,000.00 in monetary compensation to victims.

Settlements
Year Description Outcome
2016

Waller County, Texas paid $1.9 million to the family of Sandra Bland in 2016.

In 2016, Waller County, Texas paid $1.9 million to the family of Sandra Bland, who died in police custody after initially being pulled over for failing to signal a lane change.

Compensation
$1,900,000.00