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Mike earned his associate degree in criminal justice from Austin Community College, his bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State University, and his master's degree in business administration from Charter University. He lives with his family in Cedar Park. 

Mike is the co-owner of BUBBL Austin. He previously worked various roles within the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, including assistant chief deputy, captain of patrol services, and lieutenant.

Mike Gleason currently serves as the sheriff in Williamson County. He was first elected in 2020 and is serving his first term. 

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Supports reinstating the Fugitive/Sex Offender Compliance Unit to ensure community safety and compliance among offenders.

Wants to reinstate the Fugitive/Sex Offender Compliance Unit to ensure community safety and compliance.

Supports mental health initiatives and plans to reinstate the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) to divert individuals with mental illness and substance abuse from jail to emergency rooms when possible.

Supports mental health initiatives and plans to reinstate the Crisis Intervention Team and divert individuals with mental illness and substance abuse to emergency rooms when possible.

Believes every student and teacher should feel safe on campus and is committed to building strong relationships between the Sheriff’s Office and local school districts.

Believes every student and teacher should feel safe on campus and plans to meet the needs of each school or district.

Promises to enhance hiring and training policies to ensure safety for deputies and Williamson County citizens.

Plans to enhance hiring and training policies and ensure employees are up to date with training standards.

Said, "I am dedicated to protecting our community and victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation."

- Wants to reinstate the Fugitive/Sex Offender Compliance Unit to ensure community safety and compliance.
- Supports mental health initiatives and plans to reinstate the Crisis Intervention Team and divert individuals with mental illness and substance abuse to emergency rooms when possible.
- Believes every student and teacher should feel safe on campus and plans to meet the needs of each school or district.
- Plans to enhance hiring and training policies and ensure employees are up to date with training standards.
- Said, "I am dedicated to protecting our community and victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation."

Public Safety

As of September 7, 2024, Mike Gleason’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Promises to maintain "integrity, transparency, and accountability" in office.

Plans "uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability." 

Supports the Jail-to-Jobs Program, which aims to employ inmates and prevent reoffending.

Supported the Jail-to-Jobs Program, which aims to employ inmates and prevent reoffending.

- Plans "uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability." 
- Supported the Jail-to-Jobs Program, which aims to employ inmates and prevent reoffending.

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Plans to hire an outside vendor to conduct a study and test candidates for leadership positions in the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

Supports the Deputy A.W. Grimes Law Enforcement Training Center (DAWG) to enhance police training.

Believes in implementing enhanced in-service processes to improve public safety.

Supports expanding SWAT to include specialized teams like a High Angle Rescue Team.

Supports agency-wide training programs to enhance police safety and effectiveness.

Supports enhancing public safety by creating Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) positions to serve in Emergency Management.

Supports collaboration between local sheriff's office and federal law enforcement to enhance public safety.

Supports sharing resources and expertise among agencies to enhance crime-solving efforts.

As the founder of FOCUS Security Consultants, Mike has worked with law enforcement professionals to provide consulting in public safety, large events, specialized tactical events, dignitary/executive protection, and special needs transportation.

As a co-owner of BUBBL Austin, which transports children, elderly, and special needs residents in the Austin Metro area using off-duty or honorably retired Texas Peace Officers.

Supports using cement to stop fentanyl-related deaths.

As Assistant Chief Deputy, oversaw county jail operations, managing 300 staff, 700 inmates, and a $76.4 million budget.

As Bureau Chief, maintained a 100% approval rating for Jail Standards mandates.

Supports the launch of a new competency restoration program in Williamson County.

Supports the jail-based competency restoration program, which provides mental health treatment for defendants charged with a crime but declared incompetent to stand trial.

Supports the WCSO Jail Based Competency Restoration Program (JBCR) to address inmate mental health and legal competency issues.

Supports providing Alcoholics Anonymous programs in jail.

Completed the FBI National Academy's Executive Jail Leadership program.

Supports the Regional Jail Based Competency Restoration Program (JBCR) to address jail management issues.

Supports policies aimed at reducing recidivism and taxpayer burden.

Supports civil service employment for individuals with criminal records.

Plans to provide job, benefits, and retirement protection for all WCSO employees by managing the upcoming 2020 Civil Service Mandate.

- Supported the Jail-to-Jobs Program, which aims to employ inmates and prevent reoffending.

Mike Gleason currently resides with his family in Cedar Park, Williamson County. He attended Sam Houston State University and the Correction Management Institute of Texas.

Mike Gleason is the current Sheriff of Williamson County, Texas. He previously served in various roles within the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, including Assistant Chief Deputy, Captain of Patrol Services, and Lieutenant of Headquarters Administration. He is also the founder of FOCUS Security Consultants.

Mike Gleason was elected as the Sheriff of Williamson County on November 3, 2020, and inaugurated on January 1, 2021. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, is the Major County Sheriffs of America Foundation Committee Chair, and is on the Presidents Board of Directors for the Sheriff’s Association of Texas.