The Decker Detention Center was named after one of Dallas County's most notorious Sheriff's, James E. Bill Decker. He was known for his fearlessness and being a fair lawman. This once well-known luxury hotel and nightspot was owned by Actress Doris Day. The Beatles once stayed on the fourth floor during their first U.S. tour. It was later named the Dupont Plaza. This luxury hotel was purchased by Dallas County in 1985 for 9.2 million dollars and opened its doors in August of 1987.Dallas County purchased this property due to the rising number of prisoners. The county jails were simply overcrowded and the newly innovative and economical Decker Detention Center was the answer. Once known to be the cabana area of the hotel is now a fully functional half-way house for sex offenders. The half-way house is not operated by the Dallas County Sheriff's Department but is leased to a private company.
This facility has been re-opened to provide housing for evacuees during Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. This facility can be re-opened and functional for 1080 inmates. When this situation arises, Work-Release inmates are usually the first to be housed within this facility. Work-Release is a program that was started during Sheriff Thomas's tenure. 
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Capt. E. Sanders
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