Police Chief

Jeron Barnett

Chief Jeron Barnett is a military veteran who served in active duty in the United States Army, and reserve duty in the United States Navy. His career in law enforcement began 36 years ago with the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Houston. For over three decades he has served in several different divisions, including detentions, patrol, investigations, courts, and community outreach, including serving on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Advisory Board (T.C.O.L.E.) at Prairie View A&M University. After serving as Chief of Police for the City of Prairie View, Texas. He was elected twice as County Commissioner in Waller County, Texas where he served for a total of eight years.

A graduate of the Leadership Institute Command College, he also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and several certifications in leadership and emergency management.

Chief Barnett has received several awards for military and law enforcement service, but he says one of the greatest honors received was a Congressional Award from the United States House of Representatives, where the United States Flag was flown over the White House in his honor for being "Law Enforcement Officer of the Year." He attests, “there is no greater service than service to God, Family, and Country.”

Focus


The Lacy Lakeview Police Department promotes community-oriented policing while aggressively pursuing proactive approaches to crime prevention.