Lieutenant Steve Twitty

Thank you to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Industrial Unit, District 3 Patrol, Harris County Fire Marshals, HazMat, and all agencies who responded to the industrial incident at Jacinto Port this morning. Great job by everyone involved.

Merry Christmas to all. May this day bring peace, warmth, and joy with those you love. Special appreciation to those on duty today—especially SMAG, District 5 and K9—who are away from home and family keeping others safe.

Merry Christmas to everyone! May your day be filled with joy, love, and warmth surrounded by those you cherish. A special heartfelt thank you to all the first responders—police officers, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, doctors, and dispatchers on duty today—who are spending this holiday away from their families to keep us all safe. Your sacrifice and dedication mean the world.

Day 9 of the PSD class is complete & the final scenario is done! Huge congratulations to the new HCSO divers and Bexar County SO divers! Outstanding effort from everyone involved!

Today, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team collaborated with the League City Police Department to successfully recover a submerged vehicle from Clear Creek. Outstanding work by all involved.

HCSO Dive Team – Day 12 Update Today, HCSO divers located a submerged vehicle near the Nimitz Lake Dam. Recovery efforts were attempted but will require additional heavy equipment for safe extraction. The search for the remaining victims continues.

HCSO Dive Team Day 6: Kerr County recovery mission update! Teamed up with Houston PD Dive Team to search the Guadalupe River below Lake Mystic Dam. No boat launch? No problem! Volunteer crews built one in just 30 minutes. Incredible teamwork!

Day 5: HCSO Dive Team Update – Kerr County Recovery Mission The HCSO Dive Team is honored to work alongside dedicated first responders, dive teams from federal, state, local, and international agencies, and selfless volunteers in response to the catastrophic July 4th flooding near the Guadalupe River. The days are long, and the Texas heat is relentless, but our collective resolve is unshaken. Together, we’re working tirelessly to bring closure to the families affected. Thank you to all involved for your unwavering commitment.

Day 4: HCSO Dive Team, Texas Task Force 1, and hundreds of first responders & volunteers continue recovery efforts after the devastating July 4th flood. The power of this flood is immense, but our teams remain dedicated to bringing closure.

Day 3 in Kerr County: Our targeted searches continue with unwavering support from hundreds of volunteers and first responders across the region. Deputy Javier Rojas is leading a critical search effort using Diver Mounted Sonar. Together, we’re pushing forward.

The HCSO Dive Team has deployed to Kerrville, TX, joining hundreds of volunteers, firefighters, and law enforcement agencies in recovery efforts following the devastating floods on July 4, 2025. Our hearts are heavy with the tragic loss of life, including children from Camp Mystic. It is an honor to assist in this somber mission.

This week, the HCSO Dive Team received training on their new Diver Mounted Sonar system. This cutting-edge equipment enhances our ability to locate submerged objects quickly, safely, and effectively.

Excited to announce that HCSO is teaming up with our Federal, State, and Local first responder partners for the 2025 SAREX Search and Rescue Exercise! This large-scale training will simulate hurricane response and rescues, ensuring our teams are always ready when disaster strikes. It’s training like this that keeps our first responders sharp and our community safer.

The HCSO Marine, Industrial and Dive Team hosted students from Pasadena Career & Technical High School! These future first responders and maritime professionals got a firsthand look at our operations. Thank you to the students and faculty for spending the day with us.

Early start for the HCSO Dive Team today as they joined forces with Baytown PD Dive Team to assist the HCSO Unit in recovering a murder weapon reportedly dumped in the San Jacinto River. It's like searching for a needle in a haystack, but the search continues with determination and teamwork. Stay tuned for updates.

The HCSO Marine and Industrial Units, alongside CIMA personnel, just completed the Hazmat Technician Course with the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office. This training ensures our teams are always ready to assist our industry partners swiftly and safely. Great job by all!

@sgtbenluce @HCSOTexas @SheriffEd_HCSO @HCSOChiefTommyD @HCSO_CIB @DavidBJasper @HCSO_MajorCed Update: Today, our Marine Unit Deputies teamed up with Homeless Outreach to assist the homeless veteran and transported him from his boat to the VA hospital for an appointment. Thank you to all involved for your service to our community. Your efforts make a real difference.

Great day on the water as we welcomed two of our professional staff members for a maritime ride-along. It's always a pleasure to share our passion and dedication with other members of our HCSO team. @DavidBJasper @sgtbenluce @SheriffEd_HCSO @HCSOTexas

A big thank you to the Port of Houston for the incredible area familiarization tour of the ship-to-shore cargo handling facilities at the Bayport Container Terminal! It was a great opportunity to learn more about this critical operation.