Brent C. Garrison
San Antonio,USA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at the United States Department of Justice, specializing in domestic and international investigations. Proven track record in strategic planning and crisis management, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering interagency relations. Recognized for exceptional team leadership and capacity building, driving impactful change in law enforcement initiatives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory Special Agent
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ), DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
San Diego, CA
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Provide senior leadership to one of busiest domestic divisions in DEA.
- Manage budgets, daily operation high level business operations, and spearheading visionary and innovative change/priorities.
- Managing the recruitment and vetting process for new DEA agents across the region.
- Coordinated joint task forces with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new special agents.
Executive Leader | Country Attache I Acting Assistant Regional Director
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ), DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
Guayaquil, Ecuador
12.2019 - 12.2024
- Presented with the American flag flown over the U.S. Embassy in Ecuador for exemplary leadership, positive diplomatic impact, and authoring the first-of-its-kind Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the DEA and the Ecuadorian government to establish a vetted Navy Intelligence and Interdiction unit.
- Principal advisor to the U.S. Ambassador and Consul General on regional threat landscapes, trafficking trends, and maritime security concerns.
- Managed multi-million dollar and personnel budgets, directed complex operations in Peru, Chile, and Colombia, and executed comprehensive audits and assessments.
- Led multi-agency responses to national security threats, supported the dissemination of classified intelligence, coordinated crisis management, and acted as on-scene Incident Commander in emergencies.
- Provided leadership and oversight of foreign Special Investigative Units operating under direct DEA support, including DEA-trained Ecuadorian National Police and military units responsible for high-impact counter-narcotic jungle and maritime operations.
- Tackled a continuous evolution of challenges: investigations, legal matters, multimillion-dollar contracts, finances, personnel administration, and reputational issues.
Special Agent & Investigator I Acting Supervisor
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ), DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
San Diego, California
02.2001 - 12.2019
- Directed operations in Mexico and Colombia, targeting airstrips and trafficking routes.
- Led the dismantling of cartel operations through coordinated law enforcement actions.
- Monitored communications between suspected criminals via wiretaps, phone taps, or other electronic devices.
- Conducted pharmacy compliance checks involve a detailed examination of a pharmacy's operations to ensure adherence to federal regulations.
- In 2012, recruited as the Acting Supervisory Special Agent for the San Diego Task Force.
- Supervised investigations into illegal narcotics distribution via commercial mail services.
- Supported DEA agents and their families during critical incidents as a Trauma Team member, and assisted with crises such as agent injuries, deaths, and family emergencies.
Police Officer I Narcotics Detective
WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Wichita, KS
01.1992 - 10.2000
- Patrolled assigned areas to deter crime and ensure community safety.
- Hand-selected for the Community Policing Team to engage the community members, to build trust, and to improve public safety.
- In 1995, promoted to detective.
- Received numerous awards for outstanding service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Wichita State University
Wichita, KansasSkills
- Domestic and international investigations
- Security and risk management
- Strategic planning
- Crisis management
- Capacity building
- Program management
- Budget management
- Internal Investigations
- Team leadership and development
- Internal audits and investigations
- Corruption, fraud, and financial investigations
- Equal employment opportunity
Affiliations
- Surveillance Systems (CCTV), Security Access Control, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Government Intelligence Platforms, Incident Command System (ICS), Report Writing, Security Audit Tools, Operational Briefing & Presentation Platforms
Certification
- Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI)
- Spanish Foreign Language Institute, U.S Dept. of Justice
- Insider Threat and Counterintelligence Awareness,
- Personal Recovery Training, DEA
- Money Laundering & Financial Crimes, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN)
Timeline
Supervisory Special Agent
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ), DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
12.2024 - 07.2025
Executive Leader | Country Attache I Acting Assistant Regional Director
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ), DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
12.2019 - 12.2024
Special Agent & Investigator I Acting Supervisor
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ), DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
02.2001 - 12.2019
Police Officer I Narcotics Detective
WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.1992 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Wichita State University