06/16/2026
Congratulations to Lt. Fonda Boyd, on you upcoming retirement. Today she was recognized by Commissioner John Wiley Price in the following resolutioon at Dallas County Commissioners Court today.
WHEREAS, Dallas County is home to more than two million residents who depend on the hard work and dedication of an outstanding group of employees; and
WHEREAS, Fonda Boyd is a proud native Texan born in Dallas, Tx. attended Dallas Schools, and graduated from W.W. Samuell High School, the home of the proud Spartans; and furthered her education at the University of North Texas at Dallas in Dallas, TX where she received a Bachelor’s degree of Applied Arts and Science; and
WHEREAS, Fonda Boyd progressed to Detention Service Officer in 1992 and served in that role until 2008, when she was promoted to Detention Service Supervisor and worked as a Sergeant until she was promoted to her current rank of Lieutenant in 2017. During her 37-year career, Fonda Boyd has worked in Central Intake, Decker Detention Center, North Tower, George Allen, Kays Jail, West Tower, and er and uding the Detention Service Supervisor of the year in 2013, recognition for co-chairing and hosting the
WHEREAS, Fonda Boyd progressed to Detention Service Officer in 1992 and served in that role until 2008, when she was promoted to Detention Service Supervisor and worked as a Sergeant until she was promoted to her current rank of Lieutenant in 2017. During her 37-year career, Fonda Boyd has worked in Central Intake, Decker Detention Center, North Tower, George Allen, Kays Jail, West Tower and for the past 3 years has served as the Lieutenant over the Compliance Unit; and
WHEREAS, Fonda Boyd progressed to Detention Service Officer in 1992 and served in that role until 2008, when she was promoted to Detention Service Supervisor and worked as a Sergeant until she was promoted to her current rank of Lieutenant in 2017. During her 37-year career, Fonda Boyd has worked in Central Intake, Decker Detention Center, North Tower, George Allen, Kays Jail, West Tower, and for the past 3 years has served as the Lieutenant over the Compliance Unit; and Mental Health First Aide, Belief Therapy/Lay Counseling Certification, Basic Instructor Certification, Texas Association of Counties Leadership Training, and the Caruth Police Institute Lieutenant Leadership Program; and
WHEREAS, Fonda Boyd has received numerous awards, commendations, and honors, including the Detention Service Supervisor of the year in 2013, recognition for co-chairing and hosting the 2014 jail conference by the American Jail Association, a certificate of merit from the Dallas Sheriff’s Office for co-chairing the American Jail Association 2014 jail conference, along with a Humanitarian Award presented by Justice Seekers of Texas in 2015, and Employee of the
Month in 2023; and
Month in 2023, and d has been a member of numerous professional associations and organizations, including the National Council of Negro Women, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, the Dallas County Sheriff’s Association board member, TMPA, the American Jail Association, the Texas Jail Association, and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, along with being a proud member of the Dallas Potter’s House Church and the Brashear family of Waskom Tx.
Congratulations to Lt. Fonda Boyd on your upcoming retirement. Today, she was recognized by Commissioner John Wiley Price in the following resolution at the Dallas County Commissioners Court.day.ay.
Dallas County Commissioners’ Court does hereby join with department leaders, co-workers, and friends of Lt. Fonda Boyd as she looks forward to a well-deserved
retirement after 37 years of committed service to the citizens of Dallas County.
