ASSOCIATE Magazine FBINAA Q2-2024

MEET THE SECTION II CANDIDATE JASON HESTER M y name is Jason Hester , and I am a graduate of the FBI National Academy’s 251st Session in 2012. I am honored to announce my candidacy for Section II Representative. As a graduate of the FBI National Academy and current Chief of the Infrastructure Operations Division at the Texas Department of Public Safety, I bring extensive experience and a deep passion for law enforcement to this position. I began my career with the Texas Highway Patrol Division as a Trooper in 1998, ascending through the ranks with diverse roles across the Texas Highway Patrol, DPS Training Academy, Tactical Marine Unit and Dive Team, and the Regulatory Services Division. I attended the FBI National Academy as a Captain and after graduating from the NA, I immediately became involved in the Texas Chapter. I ended up serving the Texas Chapter as a Regional Representative and eventually leading as President for the 2022-2023 term. I was appointed to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in 2013 as a commissioner and confirmed by the Texas Senate and currently serve as the Assistant Presiding Officer. The networking and people that I have met as part of the NA is deeply rewarding. There are many great leaders dedicated to advancing policing across agencies globally. Just prior to attending the NA, I finished my bachelor’s de gree and like many of you took advantage of the master’s classes taught and ended up obtaining my masters degree from Tarleton State University. I am passionate about our profession, and work in all aspects to improve it for the next generation. This is one of the reasons why I am seeking to be on the National Board. The FBI National Academy Associates is at the forefront of continued professional development of our members for the betterment of law enforcement.

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There have been many improvements and changes, and I believe we continue to head in the right direction. The FBINAA is only as successful as the individual members and chapters around the country, which is the strength of our association. I would like to continue to improve in the areas of member engagement, communication and training. We need to focus on training not only for our members, but those in our profession who may not get a chance to attend the NA. We can all do our part together to have continuous improvement for the future of policing. I will be attending as many state conferences as I am able in Section II to meet everyone, and if you have any ques tions or need to contact me you can reach me by email at Jason.Hester@dps.texas.gov .

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