
Chief Ban Tien, METRO Police Department
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Ban Tien – METRO Police Chief: A Warrior’s Heart, A Community’s Guardian
In the ever-evolving landscape of Houston’s transit safety, Chief Ban Tien of the METRO Police Department has emerged as a transformative force. A combat-tested U.S. Army veteran, former Houston Police Department officer, and now the top cop of one of the nation’s largest transit systems, Chief Tien blends military precision with heartfelt public service—rewriting the narrative of community policing in Houston.

