# Detention officers face charges after inmate incident

> Two Tarrant County detention officers arrested for using excessive force against an inmate.
- Title: Detention officers face charges after inmate incident
- Summary: Two Tarrant County detention officers arrested for using excessive force against an inmate. Two former Tarrant County detention officers were fired or…
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- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/former-tarrant-county-detention-officers-accused-using-excessive-force-against-inmate
- Author: Carter Freemon
- Published: 2026-10-06T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tarrant county, detention officers, inmate, excessive force, arrest, tarrant county sheriff's office, news, local
## Arrests made
Two Tarrant County detention officers were arrested on September 3 for alleged excessive force against an inmate.
## Charges filed
Both officers were charged with assault causing bodily injury and official oppression.
## Investigation
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into allegations of excessive force at the Tarrant County Jail.
## Officer outcomes
One officer resigned before the investigation ended, and the other was fired after the investigation completed.
## Sheriff's statement
Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn said the officers' actions were contrary to the values and professional standards expected of TCSO employees.
## Key takeaway

Two former Tarrant County detention officers were fired or resigned after being charged with assault causing bodily injury and official oppression for alleged excessive force against an inmate.