ABOUT US
The Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Bexar County (DSABC) represents the dedicated law enforcement and detention professionals of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Our members are on the front lines of public safety—whether patrolling neighborhoods, ensuring order in our courts, or overseeing those in our detention facilities.
Founded on the principles of unity, advocacy, and service, DSABC is committed to supporting the men and women who serve our community with integrity, pride, and respect. We work tirelessly to advocate for their well-being, ensuring fair wages, benefits, working conditions, and morale. As the voice of our members, we stand strong in our mission to enhance the safety and quality of life in Bexar County.
BUILDING STRENGTH IN UNITY
Our strength is in numbers, and we
succeed when our members are all
in and the community has our back.
We firmly believe that our strength is magnified when our members and the communities we serve stand together in unity. It is this bond that forms the cornerstone of effective law enforcement. Our members, who are deeply committed to their roles as protectors and peacekeepers, find greater purpose and resolve when supported by the community. Likewise, the community becomes safer and more resilient when its members actively engage with and support their local law enforcement. This mutual respect and collaboration foster an environment where trust is built, challenges are faced collectively, and solutions are crafted together. In this shared commitment, we find our true strength – a harmonious partnership that benefits everyone and upholds the values of safety, respect, and justice.
OUR STORY
The Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Bexar County (DSABC) owes its creation to the determination of BCSO deputies who knew they were stronger in solidarity with each other than on their own. Before the DSABC, too many fellow officers were getting fired every time a new Sheriff took the reins. Too many deputies had to work part time jobs to make ends meet. And too many officeholders misunderstood how public safety policies were put into practice.
During festivities outside the office, when deputies could have frank discussions about working conditions, the idea of forming a union took hold.
Deputies Garcia, Huizar, Santiago, and Deputy Henry Martinez, as the President, created the Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Bexar County. With this new structure, they were able to speak with a stronger voice and to give fallen officers the goodbyes they deserved. They could finally organize proper funeral ceremonies with their own honor guard, not borrowing the one from SAPD.
But that was only the beginning, because, until the association got civil service recognition, all they could do to help improve deputies’ working conditions was plead and beg—not engage in collective bargaining.
In those days, according to Texas State Law, Sheriff’s Deputies in counties of fewer than 1,500,000 residents weren’t eligible for civil service. At the time, Bexar County only had 900,000 residents. In fact, the only Texas county that qualified was Harris County, which would serve as an inspiration for the association’s leaders.
In 1983, with the assistance of Douglas Ward at Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas and lawyer John Alanis, DSABC President Henry Martinez drafted an amendment that would lower the threshold for law enforcement civil service to counties of 950,000 residents or more. Vice President Carlos Santiago lobbied for the bill in Austin, where he it would become Senator Bob Vale’s SB 786. Two months after submission in the Senate, the bill was adopted and signed Governor Bill White on May 24, 1983. Bexar County deputy sheriffs could finally get their seat at the bargaining table with the Sheriff and County officials.
Since then, DSABC leadership has changed many times over. What remains is a persistent drive to make the voices of BCSO deputies heard and respected.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
The Executive Board of the Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Bexar County (DSABC) plays a crucial role in guiding the organization and advocating for the best interests of its members. Comprised of experienced law enforcement professionals, the board ensures that the association remains focused on its mission to support, represent, and empower deputies and detention officers. They are dedicated to upholding the values of service, integrity, and professionalism, making critical decisions that drive the success and effectiveness of DSABC’s efforts within the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and the broader community.
RON TOOKE
PRESIDENT
RON TOOKE
PRESIDENT
"Ronald Tooke, who began his career with the Bexar County Sheriff’s office in 1990, was sworn in as President of the Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Bexar County (DSABC) on May 12, 2022. He started in the Bexar County jail, where he worked nearly every assignment before crossing over to the law enforcement tier. Ron currently holds his Master Peace officer license and has commanded, supervised and/or worked in every law enforcement division within the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2009 and is the 3rd ranking Lieutenant in the law enforcement tier. As Lieutenant-Commander of the homicide unit, Ron was awarded the unit excellence award in November of 2019. He co-authored the selective traffic enforcement grant (STEP) in 2012, a multi-million dollar grant still in effect to this day, and was an adjunct professor at San Antonio College from 2010-2016, where he taught law enforcement and criminal justice practices. Ron is a certified instructor and has experience in over 1000 criminal investigations. He currently serves as the Bexar County Region director for the combined law enforcement association of Texas (CLEAT) and also served on the City of Windcrest Crime Control District for several years where he helped establish and fund projects to improve law enforcement efforts and policies. Ron is a graduate of the FBI Command College."
LANCE SPENGLER
VICE PRESIDENT
LANCE SPANGLER
VICE PRESIDENT
Lance Spengler has served previously on the DSABC Board of Directors and Grievance Committee. Lance is a Captain with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, has served 20 years in Detention, and has a master's degrtee in public administration. Lance is a member of the Bexar County Sheriff's Honor Guard and is Committed to all members of the association and in being an advocate for them. Lance's goal is to make our association one of the strongest in the state.
JACOB GUERRA
TREASURER
JACOB GUERRA
TREASURER
Jacob Guerra currently holds the position of Treasurer with DSABC and has held this elected position since November of 2021. Although he is not full time at the Association, Jacob strives to dedicate as much time to the responsibility of upholding the fiduciary duties such as care, loyalty and obedience. Exercising responsible care and ensuring the organization’s financial actions are consistent with the values and governing principles of DSABC is of the utmost importance to Jacob.
Jacob is assigned to the Bexar County Adult Detention Center and holds the rank of Sergeant (since 2021). He enjoys engaging with the organization’s membership daily on the frontlines and continues to provide representation and support to the membership assigned to Detention.
In his free time, Jacob enjoys spending time with his wife Brandi and two fur babies Remi and Bella. He also is a lover of the outdoors and enjoys trips to the park, firearms range, and Texas Coast for fishing and beach activities.