Ryan Braus was born in New Iberia, Louisiana in 1980. He began his law enforcement career with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office in 2005. In 2008 he relocated to Lubbock Texas and has since worked his way through the ranks to his current position as the Chief Deputy in the Lubbock County Detention Center.
Ryan Braus attended high school at New Iberia Senior High in New Iberia, Louisiana, prior to finding his calling in Law Enforcement. He is married to his wife, Rebecca, and has three children.
Summary of Qualifications
2008 – Present
Ryan Braus began his service with Lubbock County as a line officer, during that time he served on the transition team for the newly constructed Lubbock County Detention Center. He later promoted to the position of Corporal where he trained other line staff personnel. He later promoted to the level of Sergeant, where he was engaged in the day to day operations of shift operations and took ownership of the training team on his shift. He later promoted to the position of Shift Lieutenant. While in this position he facilitated a staffing analysis which contributed to the transition from 8 hour shifts to 12 hour shifts. He also researched and led a team to establish the “Step-Up Program”, which was designed to reduce the reliance of Solitary Confinement for chronic behaviorally challenged inmates. In 2016, he was promoted to the position of Captain and Director of Programs and Accreditation. In August of 2021, he was appointed to Assistant Chief Deputy for the Detention Center where he has since promoted to Chief Deputy on December 23, 2023.
Relevant Experience
2005 – 2008 Deputy Sheriff for Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office/PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor
2008 – 2011 Detention Officer for Lubbock County
2011 – 2013 Corporal for Lubbock County
2013 – 2015 Sergeant for Lubbock County
2015 – 2016 Lieutenant for Lubbock County
2016 – 2021 Captain and Director of Programs and Accreditation for Lubbock County
2021 – 2023 Assistant Chief Deputy of Lubbock County Detention Center
2023 – Present Chief Deputy of Lubbock County Detention Center
Education / Certifications
1995 – 1998 New Iberia Senior High School: College Prep
1998 – 1999 University of Louisiana, Lafayette (No Degree Earned)
2005 P.O.S.T. Training Academy for Louisiana Peace Officer Certification
2009 Basic Jailer Proficiency
2011 Basic Instructor Proficiency
2013 Intermediate Jailer Proficiency
2016 Advanced Jailer Proficiency
2019 Certified Jail Manager
2019 Master Instructor / Jail Mental Health Officer
Professional Memberships & Committees
2009 – Present Texas Jail Association
2016 – Present American Jail Association
2017 – Present Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Project Grant Vice Chairman
2018 – Present TCOLE Curriculum Development Board Member
2018 – Present Lubbock Count Bail Bond Board Vice Chairman
2019 – Present Texas Sheriff’s Association
2019 – Present Grace Campus (Homeless Outreach) Board President