Ron Spears

Provided security for the court, ensured safety and order, and adhered to courtroom rules and procedures. Escorted judges, jurors, witnesses, and court participants.

• Protected hospital staff, patients, and property. Patrolled buildings and grounds, monitored activities, and responded to incidents like vandalism and theft.

• Responsible for the implementation of the Collin College TCOLE licensed police academy and the Collin College Police Department.
• Provided oversight and coordination of the Police Academy in cooperation with partnering agencies, collaborating closely with instructors, staff, local law enforcement and State agencies to ensure cadets and officers obtained a quality education to meet the needs of stakeholders and constituents within the Collin College community network.
• Implemented the College Police Department serving as department Chief utilizing a reserve police force until the start of the full-time police department.

• Responsible for the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of training programs for the Sheriff's Department, and overseeing the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).
• Served as tactical team member.

• Managed a full-service police department, working closely with the City Council to implement policy and procedures for department.
• Represented department in all city and community meetings, responded to calls from citizens and provided oversight of all investigations and implemented community-based policing strategies and programs.

• Managed the day-to-day operations of a small community police department.
• Worked closely with the City Manager and Council to develop a professionally trained 12-member reserve officer program and assisting other law enforcement agencies during major investigations and incidents.

• Served as Officer in Charge (OIC), Field Training Officer, and STEP Enforcement Officer.
• Investigated crimes against persons and vehicle collisions.

• Served as Investigator for crimes, interviewed witnesses, complainants, and victims: gathered physical evidence and photographed crimes scenes.
• Served warrants, summons, subpoenas, civil and other official papers.
• Transported individuals and prisoners to prescribed locations, as necessary.

• Performed law enforcement and crime prevention services for the community and the protection of life and property, maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances.