Leaders in Law Enforcement Forum to be held Dec. 2
November 02, 2015
On Wednesday, December 2, three leaders in local law enforcement will be the featured speakers at a Washington County Chamber of Commerce Forum. Brenham’s new Police Chief Craig Goodman, Washington County Sheriff Otto Hanak, and Texas Ranger Jeff Wolf will speak at the “Leaders in Law Enforcement” Forum to be held from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Fairgrounds Event Center in Brenham.
This event will give the community an opportunity to meet Brenham’s new police chief. Chief Goodman, Sheriff Hanak and Ranger Wolf will talk about their backgrounds in law enforcement, current trends and challenges, and community involvement with peace officers. At the conclusion of their remarks, all three speakers will also take questions from the audience.
Chief Goodman began his law enforcement career with the Pasadena Police Department in May 1989. He was a member of the command staff for nine years and gained valuable experience by leading and managing personnel in patrol, investigations, support and community services.
Goodman joined the Brenham Police Department in September 2015 to continue his career in public service. He is honored to have the opportunity to lead the Brenham Police Department and to continue the department’s legacy of service to the citizens of Brenham.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston-Downtown. He is a graduate from the FBI National Academy 235th Session in Quantico, VA, and the Graduate Management Institute, Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.
Goodman says that he selected law enforcement as a career because he believes individuals can make a positive difference in the lives of others and it’s an admirable profession filled with good hearted people who share the desire to help those in need.
Sheriff Otto Hanak attended Sam Houston State University where he obtained his degree in Criminal Justice. He was employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division for three years, then was a Texas State Trooper from 1981-1994. Following that, from 1994-2009 he was a Texas Ranger Sergeant. Hanak was a Criminal Investigator for the 21st Judicial District Attorney's Office-Burleson and Washington Counties from 2009-2012. Since 2013, he has served as Washington County Sheriff.
As the 27th Sheriff of Washington County, he oversees daily operations at the Washington County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for over 600 square miles, employs over 60 including 12 patrol deputies, 4 patrol Sergeants, and 4 Criminal Investigators. Currently, the jail houses between 80-100 prisoners a day.
Hanak holds a Master Peace Officer License. He has conducted criminal and special investigations in concert with the F.B.I., Secret Service, A.T.F., D.E.A., Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Marshals, U.S. Customs, U.S. Border Patrol and numerous other agencies. He has investigated prison and jail escapes, assaults, arsons, murders, riots and many other major crimes.
He was the Executive Security-Protective Detail for the George W. Bush Presidential Campaign and National Security-Protective Detail from 1999-2000, providing Executive Security for in-state and out-of-state dignitaries for over 15 years. He and his wife Vicki reside in Washington County.
Ranger Jeff Wolf has lived in Washington County for the past four years with his wife and four children. Raised in Deer Park, he attended Sam Houston State University where he received his degree in Criminal Justice. After graduating, he was accepted into the Texas Department of Public of Safety Training Academy, where he began his law enforcement career in 2002.
He was assigned to Montgomery County as a Highway Patrolman where he served as a member of the Region 2 Riot Response Team and Crash Reconstruction Team. In 2007, he was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to the Narcotics Division in Laredo. A year later, he received a transfer to Houston where he spent three years assigned to a DEA Task Force.
In 2011, he was promoted into the Texas Ranger Division and was assigned to Brenham. His primary areas of responsibility include Washington and Colorado Counties. In addition to conducting investigations within southeast Texas, he is a member of the Statewide Major Crime Scene Response Team and Co. “A” Crime Scene Team Leader, where he has been involved with recent investigations such as the Bandido’s/Cossack’s motorcycle gang shootout in Waco and the 2014 shooting incident at Ft. Hood.
Other duties include teaching recruits at the DPS Training Academy and instructing newly promoted Rangers at the Texas Ranger-Advanced Crime Scene Investigation School. In 2014, he graduated from the University of Tennessee’s National Forensics Academy, and recently was invited back as an instructor.
“We are pleased to be able to host this event so local residents can have an opportunity to get to know these local leaders and engage them in proactive dialogue for the continued advancement of our community,” said Wesley Brinkmeyer, 2015 Chairman of the Board of the Washington County Chamber.
Tickets are $25 per person or $250 for a Reserved Table (seats 8). A buffet lunch is included. Reservations can be made by calling the Chamber at (979) 836-3695. The deadline to reserve a seat is Tuesday, November 24, by 5 p.m.
This event will give the community an opportunity to meet Brenham’s new police chief. Chief Goodman, Sheriff Hanak and Ranger Wolf will talk about their backgrounds in law enforcement, current trends and challenges, and community involvement with peace officers. At the conclusion of their remarks, all three speakers will also take questions from the audience.
Chief Goodman began his law enforcement career with the Pasadena Police Department in May 1989. He was a member of the command staff for nine years and gained valuable experience by leading and managing personnel in patrol, investigations, support and community services.
Goodman joined the Brenham Police Department in September 2015 to continue his career in public service. He is honored to have the opportunity to lead the Brenham Police Department and to continue the department’s legacy of service to the citizens of Brenham.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston-Downtown. He is a graduate from the FBI National Academy 235th Session in Quantico, VA, and the Graduate Management Institute, Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.
Goodman says that he selected law enforcement as a career because he believes individuals can make a positive difference in the lives of others and it’s an admirable profession filled with good hearted people who share the desire to help those in need.
Sheriff Otto Hanak attended Sam Houston State University where he obtained his degree in Criminal Justice. He was employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division for three years, then was a Texas State Trooper from 1981-1994. Following that, from 1994-2009 he was a Texas Ranger Sergeant. Hanak was a Criminal Investigator for the 21st Judicial District Attorney's Office-Burleson and Washington Counties from 2009-2012. Since 2013, he has served as Washington County Sheriff.
As the 27th Sheriff of Washington County, he oversees daily operations at the Washington County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for over 600 square miles, employs over 60 including 12 patrol deputies, 4 patrol Sergeants, and 4 Criminal Investigators. Currently, the jail houses between 80-100 prisoners a day.
Hanak holds a Master Peace Officer License. He has conducted criminal and special investigations in concert with the F.B.I., Secret Service, A.T.F., D.E.A., Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Marshals, U.S. Customs, U.S. Border Patrol and numerous other agencies. He has investigated prison and jail escapes, assaults, arsons, murders, riots and many other major crimes.
He was the Executive Security-Protective Detail for the George W. Bush Presidential Campaign and National Security-Protective Detail from 1999-2000, providing Executive Security for in-state and out-of-state dignitaries for over 15 years. He and his wife Vicki reside in Washington County.
Ranger Jeff Wolf has lived in Washington County for the past four years with his wife and four children. Raised in Deer Park, he attended Sam Houston State University where he received his degree in Criminal Justice. After graduating, he was accepted into the Texas Department of Public of Safety Training Academy, where he began his law enforcement career in 2002.
He was assigned to Montgomery County as a Highway Patrolman where he served as a member of the Region 2 Riot Response Team and Crash Reconstruction Team. In 2007, he was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to the Narcotics Division in Laredo. A year later, he received a transfer to Houston where he spent three years assigned to a DEA Task Force.
In 2011, he was promoted into the Texas Ranger Division and was assigned to Brenham. His primary areas of responsibility include Washington and Colorado Counties. In addition to conducting investigations within southeast Texas, he is a member of the Statewide Major Crime Scene Response Team and Co. “A” Crime Scene Team Leader, where he has been involved with recent investigations such as the Bandido’s/Cossack’s motorcycle gang shootout in Waco and the 2014 shooting incident at Ft. Hood.
Other duties include teaching recruits at the DPS Training Academy and instructing newly promoted Rangers at the Texas Ranger-Advanced Crime Scene Investigation School. In 2014, he graduated from the University of Tennessee’s National Forensics Academy, and recently was invited back as an instructor.
“We are pleased to be able to host this event so local residents can have an opportunity to get to know these local leaders and engage them in proactive dialogue for the continued advancement of our community,” said Wesley Brinkmeyer, 2015 Chairman of the Board of the Washington County Chamber.
Tickets are $25 per person or $250 for a Reserved Table (seats 8). A buffet lunch is included. Reservations can be made by calling the Chamber at (979) 836-3695. The deadline to reserve a seat is Tuesday, November 24, by 5 p.m.
Contact:
Shae Janner, Business Programs Manager
shae@brenhamtexas.com, 979-836-3695
