Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Perry Gilmore, Ph.D., and appointed Jeff Jordan to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council. Their terms will last until September 1, 2029. The council provides advice to the Governor on crime stoppers programs in Texas and certifies local programs so they can receive payments of rewards or probation fees as set by the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Perry Gilmore, Ph.D., from Amarillo, is a part-time professional staff civilian and reserve police officer with the Amarillo Police Department. He has 47 years of experience in law enforcement. Gilmore holds a Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement from Sam Houston State University, a Master of Arts and a Master of Business Administration from West Texas State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from Northcentral University.
Jeff Jordan, from Kyle, serves as a sergeant with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office. He is involved with several organizations including the Fraternal Order of Police, Texas Municipal Police Association, Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, Sheriff’s Association of Texas, Texas Crime Prevention Association, and the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals. Jordan is also executive director of the Hays County Crime Stoppers Association and chair of Hays County Brown Santa. He volunteers for Sunshine Kids Hill Country Adventure. Jordan earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in History from Texas State University. He holds a Peace Officer License from Hays County Sheriff’s Academy as well as Master Peace Officer and Law Enforcement Certifications from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. He received an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps.
