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Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar
Sheriff Javier Salazar was sworn into office on January 1, 2017 as the 34th Sheriff of Bexar County. He is a Bexar County native and graduate of Samuel Clemens High School. He attained his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from the Alamo Colleges District. He later received his Bachelor's Degree from Wayland Baptist University and holds a Master Peace Officer License from Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Prior to being elected, Sheriff Salazar served with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) for twenty-three years. He joined SAPD at the age of 21 and worked in various capacities. Sheriff Salazar first worked as a patrolman, then in Downtown Bike Patrol, and was one of the first members of the Community Policing Unit known as the San Antonio Fear Free Environment (S.A.F.F.E.) Unit. He was promoted through the ranks of the SAPD also serving in Narcotics, the Executive Protection Detail, and in the Office of the Chief. He then became an Internal Affairs Investigator and in 2012, the Director of Communications. His last assignment with the SAPD was as Director of the Department's Integrity Unit.
During his tenure with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Salazar has created several units including; Adult Detention Mental Health, Contraband Abatement Team, and the Applicant Processing Unit. In the interest of community engagement and safety, he has also created the Public Integrity Unit, Mounted Patrol, Special Victims Unit as well as the Sheriff’s Community Oriented Response and Education (SCORE) Unit.
He has made community engagement one of the top priorities of his administration. In doing so Sheriff Salazar has created several programs including; Active Shooter Training, Gold Badge Business Certification, Pastors on Patrol, the Senior Fraud Program as well as the Sheriff’s Citizen Academy.
Sheriff Salazar’s philanthropic work includes serving various nonprofit and community organizations.
He has been married to his wife Sarah for twenty years and is the proud father of two daughters.
Title | Name | Phone / Email |
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Assistant | Martha Vasquez | 210-335-6027 Email Martha Vasquez |
COMMAND STAFF
Administration and Support Divisions | Detention Division | Law Enforcement Bureau
ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT DIVISIONS
Administration and Support Bureau
Chief Deputy James Serrato
The primary purpose of the Administration and Support Bureau is to provide support and direct services to employees of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, the citizens of Bexar County, and outside agencies.
The Bureau consists of sworn and non-sworn personnel that are assigned to specialized units including Internal Affairs, Public Integrity Unit, Court Security and Transportation, Training, Research and Development Unit, Technical Services, Finance and Budget, Human Resources, Public Safety Communications, and Central Records. We strive to meet agency goals by maintaining the highest standards in training, accountability, transparency, management of agency operations, and the efficient utilization of available resources.
We are across the street from the jail.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff’s Administration
207 N. Comal
San Antonio, TX 78207
Title | Name | Phone / Email |
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Assistant | Martha Vasquez | 210-335-6027 Email Martha Vasquez |
Administration and Support Services Division
Chief of Staff ROLAND SCHULER
The purpose of the Administration & Support Division is to provide innovative, courteous, and professional services to our customers. We support operational units within the Sheriff’s Office by optimizing their productivity and ensuring their safety while being ever-mindful of our responsibility to be good stewards of scarce public resources.
Title | Name | Phone / Email |
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Assistant | Virginia Massey | 210-335-6010 Email Virginia Massey |
Organized Crime Division
Deputy Chief Nancy Sanford
The primary function of the Organized Crime Division is to conduct follow-up investigations of reported crimes. These investigations consist of interviewing suspects, victims, and witnesses; analyzing information for validity, reliability, and accuracy; and compiling a comprehensive and factual case file to be presented in court. The Criminal Investigations Division has four primary Investigative Sections, General Crimes, Crimes against Persons, Property Crimes, and Narcotics.
Title | Name | Phone / Email |
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Assistant | Dana Robledo | 210-335-6007 Email Dana Robledo |
Crimes Against Persons | Captain Thomas Roach Assistant: Irene Saucedo | 210-335-6070 Email Captain Roach 210-335-6170 Email Irene Saucedo |
Estray Animal Unit | Sgt Pete Gamboa | Email Sgt Gamboa |
Evidence | Sgt Shawn Thompson Deputy Jorge Nava | 210-335-6092 Email Sgt Thompson Email Deputy Nava |
K9 Unit | Sgt Rene Ochoa | Email Sgt Ochoa |
Major Crimes Division | 210-335-6070 | |
Missing Persons Unit | Deputy Raul Arevalo | 210-335-6078 Email Missing Persons Email Deputy Arevalo |
Organized Crime Division | ||
Sex Offender Registration | Sandra Hernandez | 210-335-6077 Email Sandra Hernandez |
Special Operations (SWAT, Street Crimes, Interdiction, Gang Unit, K9) | Lt Raymond Ortega Assistant Florence Perez | 210-206-1553 Email Florence Perez |
Traffic Safety Unit DWI Unit | Maryann Leal Sgt Kevin Hodgkinson Lt Kenneth Murray Sgt Miguel Avila | 210-335-5019 Email Maryann Leal 210-335-5019 Email Sgt Hodgkinson Email Lt Murray 210-335-6368 Email Sgt Avila |
Victim Services | Linda Miranda Rosalinda Hibron-Pineda | 210-335-5069 Email Linda Miranda 210-335-6244 Email Rosalinda Hibron-Pineda |
Community Readiness & Training Division
Deputy Chief Maria Garza
Title | Name | Phone / Email |
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Applicant Processing | 210.335.5627 | |
Archives (HR) | 210-335-1410 | |
Business Office | Laura G. Solis | 210-335-6252 Email Laura G. Solis |
Discipline & Grievance Office | Lt. Abraham Abraham Claudia Herrera Amanda Stevenson | 210-335-6467 Email Sgt Abraham 210-335-6486 Email Claudia Herrera 210-335-6719 Email Amanda Stevenson |
EOC Emergency Operations Center & Grants | Deputy Robert Guerrero Deputy Louis Lopez | 210-206-8531 Email Deputy Guerrero 210-206-8533 Email Deputy Lopez |
Human Resources | HR Supervisor Rosie Loar Office Assistant Ray Munoz | Email Human Resources 210-335-5122 Email Rosie Loar 210-335-6242 Email Ray Munoz |
Inmate Banking | 210.335.5171 210.335.6287 Email Inmate Banking | |
Internal Affairs | Lt. Abraham Abraham | 210-335-6467 Email Internal Affairs Email Sgt Abraham |
Payroll | HR Payroll Supervisor Adriana Ibarra HR Technician Kaycee Aguirre HR Technician Christina Mikes | Email Payroll 210-335-6247 Email Adriana Ibarra 210-335-0218 Email Kaycee Aguirre 210-335-6249 Email Christina Mikes |
Public Integrity Unit | Sgt. John Perez | 210-335-5139 Email Sgt. Perez |
Public Safety Communications Center (911) | Leticia Rogers | 210-335-4630 Email Leticia Rogers |
Recruiting Unit | 210-335-5627 Email Recruiting Unit | |
Research & Planning Unit | Deputy John Vasquez | Email Deputy Vasquez |
Reserves | 210-335-5627 Email Recruiting Unit | |
SCORE Sheriff’s Community Oriented Response and Education | Sgt Roger Pedraza | Email SCORE |
Technical Services | Edward Mendoza Juan Montero Cruz Castillo | Email Edward Mendoza Email Juan Montero Email Cruz Castillo |
Training Academy | Captain Jessica Motayne | Email Captain Motayne Email Training Academy |
Warehouse | Richard Gonzales | 210-335-6215 Email Richard Gonzales |
LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
Law Enforcement Bureau
Chief of Staff Richard Esqueda
Sheriff's Deputies are granted authority by the state to enforce state law at the local county level. The primary purpose of the Law Enforcement Bureau is to uphold the laws of the jurisdiction, provide patrol, and investigate local crimes such as narcotics, assault, theft, and homicides in addition to providing traffic enforcement, and tactical support such as SWAT, and K9. Judicial Services is responsible for serving arrest warrants, issuing court summons and other civil processes within Bexar County and responding to persons in a mental health crisis, and transporting those in crisis to a local medical facility for treatment.
Title | Name | Phone / Email |
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Assistant | Virginia Massey | 210-335-6010 Email Virginia Massey |
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Substations | |
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West Patrol Substation | East Patrol Substation |
6825 Cagnon Road San Antonio, TX 78252 | 8794 Rocket Lane Converse, Texas 78109 |
Patrol Services Division - West
Deputy Chief Roy Fletcher
The Patrol Services Division is an operational component of the Sheriff’s Office, consisting of full-time sworn officers and volunteer reserve officers. This division is charged with the responsibility of protecting and serving the citizens of unincorporated Bexar County. We continually provide “Service with Integrity” in an effort to promote a professional image and demonstrate our commitment to the community.
Title | Name | Phone / Email |
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Assistant | Nancy Herrera | 210-335-6492 Email Nancy Herrera |
Assistant | Claudia Sanchez | 210-335-5268 Email Claudia Sanchez |
Community Services | Sergeant Roger Pedraza | 210-335-5017 Email Roger Pedraza |
Alarm Unit | N/A | 210-335-5267 |
Patrol Services Division - East
The Patrol Services Division is an operational component of the Sheriff’s Office, consisting of full-time sworn officers and volunteer reserve officers. This division is charged with the responsibility of protecting and serving the citizens of unincorporated Bexar County. We continually provide “Service with Integrity” in an effort to promote a professional image and demonstrate our commitment to the community.
Title | Name | Phone / Email |
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Assistant | Nancy Herrera | 210-335-6492 Email Nancy Herrera |
Assistant | Claudia Sanchez | 210-335-5268 Email Claudia Sanchez |
Joel Janssen
Assistant Chief Deputy
Adult Detention Bureau
Jaime Rios
Deputy Chief - Jail Administrator
Operations Division
Adult Detention Administration, Compliance and Support
The primary purpose of the Adult Detention Administration and Operations Division is to deliver detention services and conduct operations necessary for the protection of society and incarcerated persons.
Title | Name | Phone / Email |
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Office Assistant (for Chief Joel Janssen) | Rebekah Weaver | 210-335-5204 Email Rebekah Weaver |
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Sheriff's Office
Physical Address
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
200 North Comal Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
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