In 2004, then Deputy Chief Richard L. Jones was promoted to Chief of Police, a position that he served until retiring in 2007. Chief Jones joined the Victoria Police Department August, 1971 as a Patrol Officer and over the years worked faithfully in many positions at the Victoria Police Department.
Chief Jones’ educational background includes a Bachelor of Science Degree from Southwest Texas State University and a Masters Degree from University of Houston in Victoria. Chief Jones graduated from the 151st session of the FBI National Academy in 1987. He is also a graduate of the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Institute of Texas.
Since retiring, Chief Jones has been appointed as a Border Liaison Officer, managing the Victoria Joint Operations Intelligence Center (JOIC). This position with JOIC is under both the Texas Ranger Service and the Texas Border Security Operations Center.