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DPS

American  

abbreviation

1. damage per second: (in a video game)

   1. a calculation of the rate of damage performed by a particular weapon, spell, character, or job class in the period of one second, used as a standard measurement of effectiveness in order to compare the relative effectiveness of one set of equipment or one character build against another.

   2. Also called DPS character. damage dealer. See DD.

2. Department of Public Safety: a state or local government agency with responsibilities that vary by jurisdiction and can include the coordination of emergency aid services and disaster response, the administration of state police and state correctional facilities, the promotion of highway safety and environmental safety, etc.

3. DoctorDoctorate of Public Service: an honorary degree recognizing a person’s outstanding contributions to the community.

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In early August, the agency approved another $3 million to help DPS install 583 more cameras along Texas tollways over the next year.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

When Lorraine asked for the DPS to investigate the actions of officers, she discovered she had been labelled internally as a "fixated complainant".

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

It said the DPS would asses whether those under investigation should be placed on restricted duties, with a decision expected "before the end of next week".

From BBC ● May 17, 2026

In the Texas Panhandle, Potter County elections officials quickly confirmed through DPS that three of nine voters on their list had proof of citizenship on file.

From Salon ● Feb. 27, 2026

“Oh yeah. A healer and a tank walk into a boss fight with a DPS that doesn’t do damage...”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows