Gene DeForest, Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2
Gene DeForest
Constable Precinct 2
Constable Gene DeForest has been in Law Enforcement for more than 40 years, serving over 30 years right here in Montgomery County. Constable DeForest worked with the Conroe Police Department for 18 years then ran for the Precinct 2 Constables Office in 2000, taking office on January 1, 2001. He will have served for 23 years as the Constable at the end of 2023.
About the Pct. 2 Constable’s Office
The Precinct 2 Constable’s Office is the main hub for civil process in Montgomery County. The office also provides patrol coverage and criminal investigations, and has a reserve unit along with a Mounted Posse division, which are all volunteers.
Constable DeForest has built the Constable Precinct 2 Office on four basic principles: Professionalism, Pride, Honesty and Integrity. He says, “I am very proud of the men and women that work not only for me and the Precinct 2 Constable’s Office, but with me and the people of Montgomery County and Precinct 2.”
About Constable Gene DeForest
Constable DeForest holds a Master Peace Officers Certificate, with more than 3,000 hours of education. He is a graduate of the Constable’s Leadership College and has received two department commendations working with the Conroe Police Department, along with Officer of the Year and Detective of the Year awards. On September 3, 2001, Constable DeForest was presented with the Distinguished Service to Law Enforcement Award by the International Police Association Region 13 of the United States Section.
Constable DeForest has been married to his wife for 41 years and has a daughter and two grandchildren. He is also a veteran having served in the U.S.M.C.
Constable DeForest is very active in the community and is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is a member of several organizations, including the Montgomery County Fair Association, the Conroe Police Officer’s Association, and an Advisory Board Member for the Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo (13th year). He served 10 years on the Montgomery County Youth Services Board, is a member of the J.P. and Constable’s Association, member of the NRA, and a member of the Republican Party.
Get Involved
Constable DeForest encourages residents to become familiar with basic safety procedures by always staying alert when out in the community. Keep your mind on your surroundings, who’s in front of you and who’s behind you. At night, walk purposefully, stand tall, and make eye contact with people around you. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, leave.
He encourages parents to become familiar online safety for their kids. Parents should teach their kids not to share personal information online and to make sure their screen name does not include personal information like their last name. Kids should never post photos or videos online that would provide personal information such as their real name or address.
He also encourages residents to get to know their neighbors and local officers by attending National Night Out or events posted on the Montgomery County Pct. 2 Constable Facebook page.
Contact Information
Gene DeForest, Montgomery County Pct. 2 Constable
Phone: (936) 539-7854
Email: gene.deforest@mctx.org
Website: Constable Precinct 2
Address:
130 North Main
Conroe, TX 77301