Brian Reyes San Antonio

Brian Reyes of San Antonio, Texas, is a City Councilman in Garden Ridge and a Captain in the San Antonio Police Department, bringing over 20 years of dedicated public service. He is known for a leadership style that prioritizes community engagement and effective policing strategies. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s and Doctorate in Criminal Justice from Texas State University. He is pursuing an MBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio to expand his public safety and local governance contributions.

Brian began his career in 2001 as a Police Patrol Officer and steadily advanced to Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. Alongside his professional growth, he continued his academic pursuits, applying his education to real-world leadership. His current Garden Ridge City Council role involves overseeing city budgets and project contracts and ensuring community voices are reflected in local decisions.

Brian's law enforcement experience includes serving as a Detective in Homicide and Property Crimes and as Internal Affairs Commander from 2016 to 2018. He also led the Training Academy, implementing leadership programs to support officer development. He continues to teach criminal justice as an Adjunct Professor, offering instruction in leadership and management at the graduate level across various Texas universities.

Brian previously served as Commander of the San Antonio Airport Police Department, overseeing operations that supported nearly 10.7 million travelers annually. In his current post as Patrol Operations Commander, he leads responses to complex incidents and applies over 17 years of executive experience to improve service delivery and community trust.

Brian lives in Garden Ridge with his wife and four children and has long supported local youth through coaching and church service. His work has been recognized through a nomination to the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice. He is also a member of professional organizations focused on law enforcement leadership.

Brian Reyes of San Antonio continues to serve with integrity, guided by a strong sense of duty to his community and profession.