INFORMATION AND COMMANDER
Colonel Damon Brooks is the commanding officer of the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS), overseeing the Criminal Investigations Division (CID), Texas Rangers, and EAGLE Air Support Unit. A seasoned leader with a background in high-level investigations and tactical operations, he ensures that TXDPS remains at the forefront of law enforcement excellence.
With a career built on integrity, strategic leadership, and operational expertise, Colonel Brooks plays a vital role in coordinating major criminal investigations, managing elite tactical teams, and enhancing aerial support operations. His unwavering commitment to justice and public safety makes him a respected and influential figure in Texas law enforcement.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is responsible for investigating and dismantling organized crime and major criminal enterprises statewide. CID agents focus on cases involving drug trafficking, human trafficking, gang activity, and financial crimes. Working alongside local, state, and federal agencies, CID conducts undercover operations, gathers intelligence, and builds cases against complex criminal networks. CID’s efforts aim to disrupt and prevent crime that poses a serious threat to public safety, supporting DPS’s mission to uphold law and order throughout Texas.