(Seguin) — The Seguin Police Department has released a new report highlighting its crime-fighting efforts and continued work to keep the community safe.
Seguin Police Chief Jason Brady unveiled the department’s annual review, which provides a comprehensive look at operations over the past year.
“The document highlights our ongoing evolution as we balance the demands of a rapidly growing city and our steadfast commitment to professional excellence,” said Brady.
Technology continues to play a major role in policing. Brady says several upgrades over the last 12 months—including drones and other tools—are already improving the department’s ability to fight crime.
“Over the past year, we have significantly modernized our operations to enhance safety and maximize resources. By integrating advanced technology and optimizing our workforce, we continue to build a department that is as innovative as it is community-focused,” said Brady.
Brady says those technology changes are already making a difference, helping officers better respond and investigate cases.
“The department has expanded its crime fighting capabilities through the use of automated license plate readers and drone technology. These tools provide real-time solutions, situational awareness, and critical data that helps our officers solve crimes more efficiently and respond to emergencies with greater precision,” said Brady.
Brady also addressed concerns about automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras. He says the technology is a valuable tool and not a form of warrantless surveillance.
“So basically, these capture information such as license plates. And with artificial intelligence, it assists us. (For example), if all we have is a red car with a blue bumper sticker on the bumper, it’s going to find it. And it’s been a tremendous tool, solved a lot of crimes, a lot of stolen cars. It’s a controversy, apparently, in some communities, but I’m going to tell you — it’s a great tool. And it’s only focused on public roadways. It does not have facial recognition. It does not issue tickets. It’s not a red-light camera type device. And if we don’t need the data within a certain amount of time, it’s all deleted. There’s nothing it does that my officer couldn’t sit on a street corner and do himself running plates. It just removes the officer from that equation and gives us a real-time or a historic look if we need that data. And just so I mean, if you don’t think you’re being tracked by corporations, civilians, Ring cameras, everyone’s got it. The cartels, the drug dealers. have all kinds of technology. So, it’s imperative that we have this,” said Brady.
In addition to technology, the department has upgraded its facilities to better reflect its growing and evolving police force.
“Key advancements this year include strategic facility improvements. We completed several critical infrastructure projects, including a comprehensive overhaul of our property and evidence room. Furthermore, we’re in the process of expanding our restroom and locker room facilities, specifically to accommodate our growing number of female staff and officers. And on that note, (we’re developing) a more diverse force through our targeted recruiting efforts, and our police academy sponsorships. We have achieved a record milestone. Female officers now represent 16-percent of our sworn force, significantly exceeding the national average of approximately 12-percent,” said Brady.
Operational changes have also improved efficiency and allowed for more targeted enforcement.
“These department initiatives led to the arrests of numerous street-level drug dealers, significantly disrupting drug operations in Seguin and the Greater Guadalupe County area,” said Brady.
Brady says crime data shows stability across the city, even as Seguin continues to grow. He credits the department’s officers, telecommunicators, and civilian staff.
“Once again, our department has been re-accredited by the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) Best Practices Program, placing us among the top 10-percent of agencies in this state. I’m proud of the 102 dedicated professionals who make up this department. Through the support of our city leadership and the trust of our citizens, we are successfully preparing Seguin for a safe and prosperous future,” said Brady.
The report also highlights community outreach efforts, including Badges, Bikes & Tykes, National Night Out, Trunk or Treat, and the annual Father-Daughter Dance.
“When you look at people that are incarcerated and you try to find some commonality or some correlation, and people like to…look at race, they look at socioeconomic trends, they look at maybe geographic, and there are various weak correlations to some of those things — but the key correlation is growing up without a father in your house. So, I like this dance because it promotes the importance of fatherhood. We all know how important mothers are. I don’t think we ever question that, but I think sometimes we question the importance of fathers in communities. And besides that, it’s just really cool seeing these dads dressed up and their daughters in their gowns. So, that’s one of the cool things we do. And it was here when I got here, and it’s just something we want to keep doing,” said Brady.
Copies of the 2025 annual report are available online at seguintexas.gov under the police department tab, with limited printed copies also available.