Burleson Police Department History

Since the turn of the century and before, law enforcement has been an important part of the City government. The City of Burleson adopted an ordinance on March 11, 1960, establishing a permanent Police Department and creating the position of Chief of Police. Up until that time the City had a Town Marshal elected by the people or a "night watchman" who was appointed by the City Council.

Chiefs of Police

Tom Cowan - 2001-present
Harvey Hightower - 1993-2001
Roger Rountree - 1988-1993
Keith Rippy - 1985-1988
Don Maxon - 1983-1985
Homer Barns - 1966-1983
William Howe - 1964-1965
Bill Altizer - 1962-1963
Eldon Collins - 1960-1961

Town Marshals

Eldon Collins - 1958-1961 Peace Officer
Tom Holland – 1958
J.T. Dunn - 1958
O.P. Patterson - 1955
Mally Bransom - 1948
D.M. Hay - 1935 & 1938
Joe Sudberry - 1934
D.M. Hay - 1933 & 1935
J.O. Faires - 1931 & 1937
Clyde B. Higgins - 1930
J.W. Hurst - 1925-1929
J.O. Faires - 1922-1924
N.B. Hall - 1921
Joe Crawford - 1920
Tom Withers - 1917 & 1919
L.F. Jenkins - 1916 & 1918
J.T. Wood - 1914
S.A. Stout - 1913
G.E. Bean - 1912

Above information obtained from Burleson – The First Hundred Years, 1981

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Pre-1984 Shoulder Patch	1984- 1995 Shoulder Patch	1995 to Present Shoulder Patch
Pre-1984 Officer Badge	Current Officer Badge	Current Sergeant Badge

 

1970's Patrol Car	1980's Patrol Car
1980's Patrol Car	1990'sPatrol Car
2000 Patrol Cars	New Patrol Car
Tahoe Police Vehicle 2004 -present	Mobile Command Unit 2005
Police Department 1984-1995	Police Department 1995-present

 

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