Brian Brazil
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Texas Ranger and Major with extensive experience in criminal investigations and border security operations at the Texas Department of Public Safety. Proven leadership as a Special Operations Group Commander, adept in intelligence gathering and covert operations. Master Peace Officer and skilled communicator, fostering partnerships with federal agencies to combat organized crime.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Texas Ranger/Major
Texas Department Of Public Safety
01.1994 - Current
- Texas Ranger: Responsible for investigating criminal offenses and assisting local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as they carry out their duties. Tasked with conducting criminal investigations as they relate to major crimes and criminals. Conduct border security operations in an effort to secure the borders of the State of Texas and the United States from criminal gangs and foreign / domestic terrorist organizations. Process crime scenes and gather evidence to further criminal investigations in my assigned area of responsibility and throughout the state.
- Sergeant Investigator: Conducted criminal investigations and gathered criminal intelligence information related to criminal organizations, organized crime, and trans-international illegal activity occurring on the Texas/Mexico border including illegal gambling, firearms smuggling, bulk currency smuggling, human smuggling, and trafficking. Created partnerships with the federal agencies (ICE, Border Patrol, and Customs). Conducted covert investigations including the use of confidential informants, surveillance, and financial analyses of businesses.
- Highway Patrol Sergeant: Supervised Highway Patrol Troopers and traffic management in the Beaumont Highway Patrol District. Conducted administrative investigations as needed. Served as assistant squad leader of the civil disturbance management team. Reviewed traffic crash investigations and resulting criminal charges filed. Advised and guided troopers on applicability of law to ensure the appropriate criminal charges were filed in criminal cases. Reviewed cases prior to arrest and search warrants being issued. Leadership of current and newly assigned Troopers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12-2021
Skills
- Master Peace Officer
- FBI LEEDA Trilogy Graduate
- Special Operations Group Commander for the Texas Rangers
- Driving Instructor
- TCOLE Law Enforcement Instructor
- TCOLE Firearms Instructor
Certification
Master Peace Officer Certification
Firearms Instructor Certification
TCOLE Instructor Certification
Timeline
Texas Ranger/Major
Texas Department Of Public Safety
01.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Tarleton State University
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