Ryan Brown
Brashear,TX
Summary
Seasoned Advanced Texas Peace Officer with over 14 years of experience in law enforcement. Adept at performing personnel management and operation management. Sound knowledge of security standards, policies and procedures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Police
Winnsboro Police Department
Winnsboro, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Leveraged social media platforms for effective communication with the public about important safety alerts, events, and department news updates.
- Implemented community-oriented policing initiatives, to strengthen trust between officers and citizens.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Managed over a million-dollar budget, consistently delivering services within fiscal constraints while maximizing available resources for crime prevention efforts.
Interim Chief of Police
Winnsboro Police Department
Winnsboro, Texas
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Oversee agency administrative operations, including the effective operations of the communications division, patrol division and criminal investigations division.
Sergeant Investigator
Winnsboro Police Department
Winnsboro, TX
02.2019 - 09.2023
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with victims, witnesses and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Oversaw the department property and evidence management system.
- Conducted background investigations on applicants for hire.
- Conducted internal affairs investigations for the agency.
Patrol Officer
Winnsboro Police Department
Winnsboro, TX
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Delta County Sheriff's Office
Cooper, TX
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Oversaw general operations and supervision of the patrol/narcotics division.
- Conducted undercover narcotics investigations and supervised work done by undercover officers and confidential informants.
- Assisted the Criminal Investigations Division in major crimes investigations.
Police Officer
Commerce Police Department
Commerce, TX
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Reserve Police Officer
Commerce Police Department
Commerce, TX
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
Sergeant Investigator/Patrol Deputy Sheriff
Delta County Sheriff's Office
Cooper, TX
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with victims, witnesses and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
Reserve Police Officer
Lone Oak Police Department
Lone Oak, TX
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
Jailer
Hopkins County Sheriff's Office
Sulphur Springs, TX
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
Deputy Sheriff
Delta County Sheriff's Office
Cooper, TX
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
Reserve Police Officer
Winnsboro Police Department
Winnsboro, TX
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
Jailer
Hopkins County Sheriff's Office
Sulphur Springs, TX
06.2010 - 10.2011
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Hopkins County Sheriff's Office
Sulphur Springs, TX
06.2010 - 10.2011
- Transported inmates to and from court from the jail.
- Transported inmates to and from other jails.
Reserve Police Officer
Lone Oak Police Department
Lone Oak, TX
10.2009 - 03.2010
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
Education
Basic Peace Officer Certification - Basic Peace Officer Course
East Texas Police Academy
Sulphur Springs/Kilgore, Texas08.2009
High School Diploma -
Sulphur Springs High School
Sulphur Springs, TX05.2006
Skills
- Legal Procedures
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Police Department Procedures
- Community Policing
- Department Operations
- Case Documentation
- Police Patrol Operations
Additional Information
- I was a Silver Command logistics commander for Operation Coyote Overwatch in Uvalde, Texas, an operation put in place by the Texas Police Chief's Association to provide law enforcement support to the Uvalde Police Department and the community in the wake of the Uvalde mass shooting.
Timeline
Chief of Police
Winnsboro Police Department
11.2023 - Current
Interim Chief of Police
Winnsboro Police Department
09.2023 - 11.2023
Sergeant Investigator
Winnsboro Police Department
02.2019 - 09.2023
Patrol Officer
Winnsboro Police Department
06.2018 - 02.2019
Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Delta County Sheriff's Office
02.2016 - 08.2018
Police Officer
Commerce Police Department
12.2015 - 01.2016
Reserve Police Officer
Commerce Police Department
09.2015 - 12.2015
Sergeant Investigator/Patrol Deputy Sheriff
Delta County Sheriff's Office
04.2013 - 12.2015
Jailer
Hopkins County Sheriff's Office
01.2013 - 04.2013
Reserve Police Officer
Lone Oak Police Department
10.2012 - 08.2013
Deputy Sheriff
Delta County Sheriff's Office
10.2011 - 07.2012
Reserve Police Officer
Winnsboro Police Department
04.2011 - 10.2011
Jailer
Hopkins County Sheriff's Office
06.2010 - 10.2011
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Hopkins County Sheriff's Office
06.2010 - 10.2011
Reserve Police Officer
Lone Oak Police Department
10.2009 - 03.2010
Basic Peace Officer Certification - Basic Peace Officer Course
East Texas Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Sulphur Springs High School