BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Bexar County Sheriff Susan Pamerleau announced Thursday the appointment of Lt. Henry Reyes to deputy chief (assistant jail administrator, in-custody detention services).
Reyes will have oversight responsibility for the Bexar County Sheriff's Office Detention Division's classification, booking and main jail operations sections, authorities said.
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An official ceremony recognizing the appointment -- along with several officer promotions and recognition of 12 more detention officers who have earned national certifications -- will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
Reyes joins the Detention Division leadership team with Jail Administrator Raul S. Banasco and Assistant Jail Administrator Deputy Chief Louis A. Quinones Jr. Authorities said he replaces former Deputy Chief Mark Thomas, who recently retired after 28 years at the Sheriff's Office.
The Sheriff's Office said Reyes grew up in San Antonio and joins the Sheriff's leadership team with nearly 15 years of experience in the field of jail operations. He started his career at the Sheriff's Office in 1999, quickly rising through the ranks in the Detention Division.
Having served as a deputy, corporal, sergeant and lieutenant, the Sheriff's Office said he has a clear understanding of jail operations and administrative support functions. He also has experience in managing inmate classification systems, gang identification and law enforcement labor-management issues.
Reyes earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University in 2010 on a scholarship from the National Sheriff's Association. Officials said he earned his Master of Public Administration degree from Wayland Baptist University in 2012 and is scheduled to complete his Master of Arts degree in Management in November.
He earned the Certified Corrections Manager designation from the American Correctional Association in April. The Sheriff's Office said he recently earned the Certified Jail Manager designation from the American Jail Association. He is also certified by the U.S. Department of Justice as a National Auditor for the Prison Rape Elimination Act. He is certified through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a master jailer, master peace officer and police instructor. He is a member of numerous professional jail and law enforcement organizations aimed at advancing the profession of corrections and detention.
Friday's ceremony will also recognize the promotions of several officers. Additionally, 12 more detention officers at the Bexar County Jail have earned their professional certification designation from the American Correctional Association, according to the Sheriff's Office. They join 16 previous officers who earned this designation in April.