Williamson County is tough on crime is something many Central Texans have heard for decades. The county has long been known as a place with a strict criminal justice system.
That reputation has led a lot of people to move to the county, excited to hear it s a safe place to raise a family. But some believe it has also led to the numerous controversies the county has faced in recent history.
In the past few years, Williamson County has been in the news for incidents involving use of force by law enforcement, questionable practices within the sheriff s department and a wrongful conviction that made national headlines.