Brian Barnes

Captain
Investigations Division

Captain Barnes started his career with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office in 2002. He graduated from California State University Stanislaus with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. He is also a graduate of POST Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute. In addition, he has the POST Management Certificate and POST Supervisory Certificate. Captain Barns has held the following assignments: Patrol Deputy, Boating Safety Deputy, Gangs/Narcotics Detective, Homicide Detective, FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force Officer, Community Car Sergeant, Internal Affairs Sergeant, Cold Case Sergeant, and Investigations Administrative Lieutenant. As Captain of the Investigations Division, he currently oversees the Persons Unit, Child Abuse Sexual Assault Unit, Property Unit, Cold Case Unit, and Technical Services Unit.