IN PURSUIT OF POSTIVE CHANGE
About Mike
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As a young boy, Mike looked up to his older sister’s boyfriend, now husband, an Austin Police Officer. Mike’s father passed away when he was only eight years old, and his current brother-in-law was the only positive male role model he had. Even while his sister was away at college his brother-in-law would help around the house, mowing the grass, and doing repairs. Mike looked up to him, and once he was in high school he began doing ride-alongs with him and learned the practical side of policing. Once Mike graduated from high school, he began taking college courses while working for Williamson County as a corrections officer. Mike was deputized in 1993 and later moved to Patrol. He then attended night school, eventually obtained his MBA, and graduated from the FBI National Academy. Mike currently resides with his family in Cedar Park, Williamson County.
As a native Texan with 24 years of service in Williamson County, Mike Gleason has gained knowledge in every aspect of the Sheriff's Office. Mike understands the foundation of each division, allowing him to successfully make changes and improvements. By displaying excellent leadership skills and proficiency in his roles, Mike continued to promote within the Sheriff’s Office and last held the position of Assistant Chief Deputy. While at the WCSO, Mike received 109 letters of commendation from numerous citizens, senators, congressmen, local chiefs of police, civic organizations, council members, mayors, corporate CEOs, and HOA/MUD boards.
After retiring from the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Mike has continued to serve his community by using his vast law enforcement knowledge to provide consulting and transportation services.
Mike founded FOCUS Security Consultants, which is comprised of law enforcement professionals from all over the public safety industry and provides consulting in all facets of law enforcement, public safety, large public events, specialized tactical events, dignitary/executive protection, and special needs transportation. Mike is also a co-owner of BUBBL Austin, which specializes in securely and safely transporting children, elderly, and special needs residents in the Austin Metro area. BUBBL uses a fleet of standardized cars driven by off-duty or honorably retired Texas Peace Officers.
Experience at the Williamson County Sheriff's Office
Assistant Chief Deputy, WCSO
As Bureau Chief over corrections, Mike oversaw a staff of over 300 employees with an average annual budget of $22.5 million dollars. Mike ensured proper medical/mental health and dental services were provided to all inmates by overseeing three doctors on contract staff (MD, PhD - Psych, and DDS). Additionally, Mike was responsible for overseeing all Jail Standards mandates, where he maintained a 100% approval rating during his command.
Captain (Commander) of Patrol Services, WCSO
For over 5 years, Mike was in charge of: Patrol Districts, Traffic Enforcement, License and Weight, School Resource Officers, D.A.R.E., Crime Prevention, SWAT, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), Swift Water Rescue, Dive Recovery, K9, Motor Units, Hostage Negotiations, Animal Control, and Livestock Investigators.
Lieutenant, Headquarters Administration, WCSO
For over 3 years, Mike was in charge of several specialized units based out of the Sheriff’s Office headquarters. The primary function of these units was to collect information from staff and analyze data for the preparation of the annual Patrol Services Divisions Budget. Additionally, Mike had the responsibility to order all motor vehicles for the division and handle all repairs and replacements. In this position, Mike was also responsible for overseeing any and all equipment issues to the division and its personnel.
Additional Positions Held By Mike at the WCSO
Lieutenant, Patrol Services West Command
Lieutenant, Internal Affairs
Lieutenant, Patrol Services East Command
Sergeant, Patrol Services
Corporal, Patrol Services
Deputy, Patrol Services
Corrections Officer