Sen. West, Midlothian PD work to protect residents from crime

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police Department’s Detective Senad Deranjic was recently recognized by Texas State Senator Royce West (District 23).

Deranjic was acknowledged for his significant contributions to the development and passing of multiple Texas State Senate Bills designed to protect Texas residents from fraud and property crimes.

The Senate bills included SB647, SB693 and SB1734 during the 89th Texas Legislative regular session and SB16 during the 89th Texas Legislative special session.

The Midlothian Police Department reminds everyone to protect yourself and loved ones from scams and fraud with these tips.

Verify before you trust: Always confirm the identity of anyone requesting personal or financial information.

Watch for red flags: Be cautious of urgent demands, threats, or deals that sound too good to be true.

Protect your information: Never share passwords, PINs, or bank details over the phone or by email.

Monitor property records: Regularly check county property records to ensure no unauthorized changes have been made.

Report suspicious activity: Contact your local law enforcement agency or the Texas Attorney General’s Office if you suspect fraud.