Andre' Hines
Crosby,TX
Summary
Strategic law enforcement executive with 32 years of experience across patrol operations, investigations, and department leadership. As Chief of Police, managed municipal agencies, modernized technology infrastructure, enforced budget efficiencies, and fostered public trust through community-oriented policing. Aiming to apply command expertise and progressive leadership to enhance operational effectiveness, officer safety, and community security.
Overview
19
19
years of post-secondary education
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Bailiff / Courthouse Security Officer
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Livingston, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinate with jail administration and transport personnel to manage secure inmate movement and safeguard high-stakes or sensitive judicial proceedings.
- Enforced strict security screening protocols to ensure safety and compliance throughout facility.
- Maintained visible uniform presence to enhance security for courthouse employees, judges, and public visitors.
Interim Chief of Police
Benavides Police Department
Benavides, TX
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Directed Benavides Police Department patrol operations and emergency response coordination.
- Overhauled agency procedures, enhanced department transparency, strengthened internal affairs oversight, and increased officer accountability.
- Executed recurring community outreach programs, civic town halls, and business security partnerships to rebuild public trust.
- Supervised officers, dispatch staff, and daily field assignments.
- Enforced city ordinances, state laws, and department policies.
Police Lieutenant
Benavides Police Department
Benavides, TX
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Analyzed crime trends and intelligence reports to inform resource deployment and enhance proactive street visibility.
- Directed daily law enforcement activities across department shifts
- Oversaw daily activities of patrol officers to ensure compliance with department policies for Benavides Police Department operations
- Pioneered recruiting and field training programs (FTO) to meet state-mandated requirements, enhancing officer readiness and professional development.
- Reviewed incident reports and case documentation for accuracy
Senior Police Officer
Woodbranch Police Department
Woodbranch, TX
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Partnered with local agencies to implement targeted traffic safety enforcement and community education initiatives, contributing to a reduction in traffic and roadway accidents.
- Patrolled residential areas to monitor traffic and enhance community safety. Woodbranch neighborhoods, enforcing traffic laws and observing suspicious activity.
- Patrolled Woodbranch neighborhoods, enforcing traffic laws and observing suspicious activity.
- Arrested suspects by following established procedures to ensure compliance with the law., searched vehicles, and applied department arrest procedures.
Senior Police Officer / Sergeant
Groveton Police Department
Groveton, TX
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Supervised frontline officers and directed neighborhood community policing initiatives that effectively targeted recurring property crimes and enhanced traffic enforcement.
- Organized and led public safety and crime prevention workshops, educating residents and commercial business owners on proactive measures to reduce local crime.
- Patrolled Groveton neighborhoods and enforced state laws and municipal ordinances.
- Responded to emergency calls and secured active crime scenes.
- Completed incident reports, arrest reports, and daily activity logs.
Deputy Investigator
Harris County Precinct
Baytown, TX
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Conducted investigations on internal and external complaints regarding department actions, ensuring accountability and transparency.
- Performed investigations on environmental crimes within precinct, contributing to community safety and compliance.
- Investigated complaints for county precinct cases and documented findings in reports.
- Interviewed witnesses, victims, and subjects during Harris County precinct investigations.
- Collected evidence from scenes, records, and property linked to case files.
Senior Police Officer / Criminal Investigator
Houston Metro Police Department
Houston, TX
05.1993 - 09.2017
- Specialized over 25 years in felony criminal investigations, advanced suspect interrogation, victim advocacy, and community outreach to enhance community safety and support.
- Monitored Houston Metro Police Department property and transit areas to ensure safety.
- Addressed incidents promptly and secured active scenes
- Apprehended suspects during investigations to ensure law enforcement compliance. and completed arrest procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice / Criminology
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL 06.2026 - 10.2026
Certificate - Executive Leadership
New Chief Development School
Huntsville, TX 08.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Coursework - Criminal Justice and Peace Officer Certification
Texas Southern University & Houston Community College
Houston, TX 12.1991 - 01.2008
Undergraduate Coursework - Criminal Justice
Texas Southern University & Houston Community College
Houston, TX 02.1989 - 03.1991
Skills
- Courtroom Security
- Crisis Intervention
- Incident Investigation
- Crime Prevention & Reduction
- Community policing
- Data Analysis
- Budget Management & Efficiency
- Strategic Resource Allocation
- Inter-Agency Collaboration
- Policy development
- Team Leadership
- Succession Planning and Mentorship
Personal Information
Title: Chief of Police | Law Enforcement Executive
Affiliations
- FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA)
- Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA)
- Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)
- Texas State Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) - Served in high-level leadership ranks, including 2nd Vice President and Sergeant-at-Arms.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
- Graduate, New Chief Development School
- Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT)
- Master Peace Officer Certification
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
- TCOLE Certified Instructor & Certified School-Based Peace Officer
- Certified Court Security Officer
- State of Texas
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice / Criminology
Columbia Southern University
06.2026 - 10.2026
Bailiff / Courthouse Security Officer
Polk County Sheriff's Office
06.2025 - Current
Certificate - Executive Leadership
New Chief Development School
08.2024 - 08.2024
Interim Chief of Police
Benavides Police Department
06.2023 - 03.2024
Police Lieutenant
Benavides Police Department
07.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Police Officer
Woodbranch Police Department
12.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Police Officer / Sergeant
Groveton Police Department
08.2018 - 07.2021
Deputy Investigator
Harris County Precinct
09.2017 - 07.2018
Senior Police Officer / Criminal Investigator
Houston Metro Police Department
05.1993 - 09.2017
Undergraduate Coursework - Criminal Justice and Peace Officer Certification
Texas Southern University & Houston Community College
12.1991 - 01.2008
Undergraduate Coursework - Criminal Justice
Texas Southern University & Houston Community College
02.1989 - 03.1991