For Technical Support

1-800-848-2088 (M~F 8am to 5pm)

512-454-8900 (M~F 8am to 5pm)

dwihelp@tmpa.org (M~F 8am to 5pm)

Emergency Phone: 512-797-1047 (24 hours)

 For Information about LEADRS

1-800-848-2088

512-454-8900

dwihelp@tmpa.org

Program Manager

Ken Smith

Ken comes to TMPA from the City of Austin Police Department where he was the Program Manager for Austin Police Department’s (A.P.D.) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grants. During his tenure as the STEP Manager, A.P.D. was recognized by the State of Texas and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for superior performance in obtaining 90% compliance for seatbelt use in the City of Austin. Ken holds a Master Peace Officer Certification and is currently a Reserve Lieutenant.

Lead LEADRS Specialist

Bryan Bell

Bryan became Lead Law Enforcement Liaison, overseeing Police Traffic Service and LEADRS programs in September 2009. Bryan joined TMPA as support on the DWI Online Reporting System "LEADRS" in October of 2006. He comes to TMPA from the Brownwood Police Department where he served five years as a patrol officer. Bryan has been a certified police officer since 2001 and still holds his commission as a Reserve for the Brownwood Police Department. Bryan holds a Master Peace Officer certification from TCLEOSE. Bryan also holds a bachelor degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Computer Information Systems from Howard Payne University.

LEADRS Specialist

Jase Herring

Jase joined TMPA in 2010 after 6 years with the Lampasas Police Department. At the Lampasas Police Department, Jase served the department and community as a Patrol Corporal, Field Training Officer, Certified Instructor, and Certified Intoxilyzer Operator. Jase will be working as a Texas LEADRS Specialist, and looks forward to assisting and training officers all around the state of Texas.

LEADRS Specialist

Shawn Newsom

Shawn is a LEADRS Specialist for the Texas Municipal Police Association. Shawn has over 24 years in Law Enforcement experience to include 14 years as the Captain over Patrol Services for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office where he supervised over 100 Officers. Shawn is certified as a Master Peace Officer, Master Corrections Officer, Instructor, SFST Instructor, Certified Mental Health Instructor, First Aid and CPR Instructor and is a Texas Certified Paramedic. Shawn has worn many hats in his career to include being the Captain over Criminal Investigations where he supervised all criminal investigations and 30 detectives. In his off time he is the Chief of the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department and is a certified private pilot.

LEADRS Administrative Assistant

Sarah Cleveland

Sarah is joining the TMPA family after receiving her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University in August 2011.  She is from South East Texas and enjoys volunteering with various law enforcement agencies when not working.  Sarah is the new administrative assistant and looks forward to working with the LEADRS Program.