John Loughran is a 3rd generation Law Enforcement Officer and a 40-year resident of Travis County. He is a highly decorated, 25-year former Sergeant of TCSO and is the proud father to 2 intelligent, independent, and compassionate teenage daughters. John has a passion for public service and being a role model within his community, having volunteered for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Austin, YMCA youth athletics, Gateway Church, etc. 

John began his career at TCSO in 1992. He established himself as a dedicated and honorable lawman, compiling a very diverse career and establishing himself as a well-respected leader. John regularly went "Above-and-Beyond" the call-of-duty; in addition to his regular assignments, John was a voluntary 16-year member of the TCSO Dive Team, assisting in the recovery of 75-100 drowning victims, including that of his own assigned deputy, Sr. Deputy Jessica Hollis on 9-19-14. 

John left TCSO in 2017, following a passion for "seeing results" by beginning a successful landscaping company, giving him a fresh perspective on law enforcement and community concerns. As a landscaper, John regularly does pro-bono projects for Military Veteran's, elderly, and those in need. 

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DIVERSE L.E. EXPERIENCE

• Patrol Sergeant

• Corrections Officer

• SWAT Team 

• Detective

• Community Services/D.A.R.E. Officer

• Dive Team (Team Leader)

• Training Academy Instructor

• Mobile Field Force

• TCSLE Association Board Member

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COMMUNITY LEADER

• Pro-bono work for Veteran's 

• Pro-bono landscaping for church

• Big Brother’s/Big Sister’s of Austin Volunteer 

• Youth Coach (Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball)

• Youth Small Group Leader – Gateway Church

• Youth Production Host – Gateway Church

• Haiti Mission Trip Youth Leader