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Central Texas Area Chiefs of Police and Sheriff's Association
Central Texas Area Chiefs of Police and Sheriff's Association

About The Central Texas Area Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs Association



The Central Texas Area Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs Association is a non-profit organization made up of local, state and Federal law enforcement administrators in Central Texas. The Waco and Temple- Ft.Hood-Killeen metro areas make up a large part of our membership. We are an affiliate association of the Texas Police Chiefs Association.


CTACPSA meets monthly from January-October on the last Friday of the month. Our meetings are held at the Troy City Hall at 201 Main Street in Troy, Texas.  The meetings start at 11:30 AM.   In 2012, our membership approved a corporate sponsorship program that allows law enforcement related vendors to be associated with our organization and make presentations during our monthly meetings.

CTACPSA OFFICERS

ALLEN TESTON, PRESIDENT                                                                

Allen Teston serves as the Administrative Deputy Chief of the City of Temple Police Department.

Allen began his law enforcement career 27 years ago with the Killeen Police Department and has served with the Temple Police Department for the past 25 years. Allen has served in many roles, including Patrol, Community Oriented Police Services, Traffic Unit, Training Unit, Public Information, Criminal Investigations, Professional Standards, and Administration.

Allen was promoted to Deputy Chief in May 2018. He served from May 2018 to May 2019 as the Criminal Investigations Bureau Deputy Chief. He was reassigned to the Administration Bureau in May 2019, where he continues to serve.

Allen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from American Military University. He graduated from the ILEA School of Police Supervision (Class 100) and the Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course (Class 137).

SCOTT HOLT, VICE PRESIDENT

Scott Holt is the Chief of Police at the Lorena Police Department

Scott began his law enforcement career 29-years-ago with the Waco Police Department and retired December 2022 as a Commander.  In January 2023, Scott was selected as the Chief of Police for the City of Lorena where he currently serves.  Scott has served in numerous roles to include Patrol Commander, Criminal Investigations, K-9, Traffic Enforcement, Street Crimes, Career Criminal Apprehension and Supervision team, and Field Training Coordinator.    

Scott holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M-Commerce.  Scott is a graduate of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Leadership Command College, The Institute of Law Enforcement Administration’s Executive Leadership Program, the Texas Police Chief’s Law Enforcement Command Officer’s Program, and other leadership trainings.                                                                            Scott is married to his wife of 27 years and has two children, ages 23 and 18.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

LARRY BERG, SECRETARY

Chief Larry Berg was appointed Beton Police Chief on February 2, 2023.  He has served Belton for 27 years, and as Deputy Chief in Belton for the past seven years. He began his law enforcement career in Belton in 1996 as a dispatcher and has been a patrol officer, investigator, and served in leadership roles for decades. “In my 27 years of service, I have come to love the City and those we serve,” Berg said. “The citizens truly make Belton special.” Berg is a graduate of the Leadership Command College at the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas and of the FBI National Academy. He has served in critical leadership roles as the Belton Police Department has become one of the most respected law enforcement agencies in the region and is recognized nationally and statewide for its adherence to a community policing model that emphasizes servant leadership. In 2011, the Belton Police Department became the first Bell County agency, and one of the first 50 agencies in Texas, to achieve accredited status from the Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices Accreditation Program, which is administered by the Texas Police Chiefs Association. “Larry has been an integral part of the leadership team at the Belton Police Department,” Listi said. “His temperament and experience have prepared him to take on this                                                                      new role, and we look forward to his servant leadership.”                                                                                                                                                                                                             

BRIAN WYERS, TREASURER

Brian Wyers is the Deputy Chief of Police for the City of Copperas Cove. He began employment with the Police Department in April of 1995 as a Patrol Officer. He later served as Detective from 1997 to 1999 until his promotion to Sergeant where he transferred back to the Patrol Division. In 2002, Brian transferred to the Organized Crime Unit and served on the Central Texas Narcotics Task Force until his promotion to Lieutenant in 2011 where he took over the Support Services Division of the Police Department. Brian was promoted to Deputy Chief of Police in October 2017 and has since commanded the Uniformed and Support Services Divisions.

Brian Wyers obtained his Master Peace Officer License on July 11, 2007, and has been a certified TCOLE instructor since October 2000. He served as an instructor for the Central Texas Regional Police Academy, teaching various topics including the use of force, defensive tactics, narcotics, and police emergency driving. Brian also holds various degrees, an AA Degree in Criminal Justice, AA Degree in General Studies, AA Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Central Texas College, and a BAAS Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Tarleton State University. He graduated from Leadership Command College through the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas in August 2012. Brian has served on the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee since 2016 and has held the Vice Chairman position for two terms during his tenure.

During his employment, Brian Wyers has played an instrumental role in various projects throughout the department. He initiated and implemented the use of mobile data terminals, live scan, surveillance system replacement, and access control upgrades. The most notable project included the research, funding, and construction of a new 4.2-million-dollar Animal Control facility which began in 2016 and is currently ongoing. Brian also played a part in the implementation of several new community-related programs.

Deputy Chief Wyers resides in Kempner, Texas with his wife, Jennifer. He enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his wife, two children, and grandchild.

JENNIFER ROUNDS, PAST PRESIDENT 

Chief of Police,

Fort Hood Police Department.

Jennifer Rounds serves as the Chief of Police for the Fort Hood Police Department. Jennifer began her career as a Military Policeman with the United States Army before becoming a Department of the Army Civilian Police Officer. She has been with the department for 22 years serving as a Detective, Police Investigations Supervisor, Patrol Captain, Public Information Officer and Deputy Chief. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Tarleton State University.