Chief Brian Rusk brings over 24 years of dedicated law enforcement experience to his role as Chief of Police for Hitchcock ISD. He began his career in 2000 as a Reserve Deputy with the Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office and went on to serve with the Pearland Police Department beginning in 2002. There, he held numerous roles including Patrol Officer, Criminal Investigator, Patrol Sergeant, and Crisis Negotiator with a regional SWAT team—ultimately serving as Team Leader and Commander.
Throughout his career, Chief Rusk has built a reputation for strong, steady leadership in high-pressure situations. He has responded to a wide range of critical incidents including hostage scenarios, violent encounters, and mass casualty events. He was instrumental in implementing a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program to support officer wellness and peer-to-peer support, and he also served as Chaplain Liaison and sUAS (drone) Unit Supervisor.
A certified TCOLE Instructor since 2005, Chief Rusk has developed and delivered training across Texas in mental health and crisis intervention. He has taught the Mental Health Peace Officer (MHPO) course and Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) to hundreds of officers from agencies statewide—including local law enforcement, state troopers, and game wardens.
Chief Rusk is deeply committed to creating safe, welcoming school environments and believes that strong relationships are the foundation of effective campus policing. His blend of tactical experience, training expertise, and calm, compassionate leadership makes him a valued part of the Hitchcock ISD team.
