Wayne Allen was sworn in as Smith County Precinct 2 Constable on November 18, 2022.

Allen was born and raised in Arlington, before moving to the Tyler area where he earned his Associates Degree from Tyler Junior College. Wayne is married to Heather Allen and they have three adult children, Emily, Alyssa and Andrew. Wayne began working for the Tyler Police Department in 1991. He served as a police officer for almost 30 years, and is an honorably retired Financial Crimes Detective with the Tyler Police Department. In this role, he primarily conducted complex fraud investigations as a member of the United States Secret Service-East Texas Financial Crimes Task Force. Prior to serving as detective, he also served in the patrol and traffic divisions.

In February of 2019, Wayne retired from the Tyler Police Department and moved into corporate security with The Home Depot, where he served as District Manager of AP and Safety before being elected Constable of Precinct 2 in November of 2022.

Mission: The mission of the Smith County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office is to serve and protect all citizens of Smith County with integrity, professionalism and dedication. We are committed to ensuring public safety and providing exceptional service while being a good steward of taxpayer dollars. Our office strives to foster an environment where justice prevails, while we support the community by building trust, and maintaining transparency in all our efforts. We are dedicated to safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of all residents, while ensuring efficient and effective execution of legal processes.

Vision: The Smith County Precinct 2 Constable's Office envisions a community where public safety, justice and trust are fostered through dedicated service and strong partnerships with community and other law enforcement agencies. We strive to be a forward-thinking, responsive law enforcement agency that consistently adapts to the evolving needs of our community.

Core Values

Transparency: We are committed to openness and honesty in all our actions, fostering trust within the community we serve. We believe in clear communication, providing accessible information and ensuring that our decisions and processes are visible to the public.

Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty, ethics and fairness in every aspect of our work. Our actions are guided by a commitment to do what is right, even when no one is watching, ensuring that we remain accountable to our community, our colleagues and the law.

Accountability: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of responsibility, acknowledging the impact of our actions and decisions on others. We are committed to continuous improvement, learning from our experiences and ensuring that we remain answerable to the citizens we serve, maintaining the trust and confidence placed in us.

Collaboration: We are dedicated to building strong, cooperative relationships with other law enforcement agencies. Through effective communication, shared resources, and mutual support, we will work together to enhance public safety and create a unified approach to law enforcement in our community.

Location 

Noonday
15405 Highway 155 South
Tyler, Texas 75703
Phone: (903)590-4840
Fax: (903)561-6641