Instructor Steven Deliphose was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Sergeant Deliphose has nearly two decades of law enforcement experience and has served in a variety of assignments throughout his career. He is a 2009 graduate of the Houston Community College Police Academy and holds a TCOLE Master Peace Officer License and Advanced Instructor Proficiency Certificate. Sergeant Deliphose is a current member of the Robbery Investigators of Texas (RIOT) and is a former member of the Texas Narcotics Officers Association, Texas Gang Investigators Association, and National Narcotic Detector Dog Association.

Sergeant Deliphose began his law enforcement career with the Humble ISD Police Department in 2010, where he was awarded “Rookie of the Year.” In 2012, he joined the Cleveland Police Department and was recognized as “Officer of the Month” in April 2013.

In 2014, Sergeant Deliphose transitioned to the Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 4. While serving as a patrol deputy, he received a Chief’s Commendation for his involvement in the pursuit and apprehension of an arson suspect who was subsequently convicted and sentenced to prison.

In 2015, Sergeant Deliphose took his “talents” to the Memorial Villages Police Department, where he received a Chief’s Commendation for his role in the apprehension of burglary suspects.

In 2016, Sergeant Deliphose joined the Missouri City Police Department. During his tenure, he served on the TCOLE Advisory Board, Honor Guard, and Recruiting Team. He was later selected to serve in the Canine Unit, becoming the first African American canine handler in Missouri City Police Department history. Sergeant Deliphose and his dual-purpose narcotics detection and apprehension canine partner established a department record for the most contact and non-contact apprehensions.

In 2021, Sergeant Deliphose began his tenure with the City of Bellaire Police Department. Since joining Bellaire, he has continued to wear many hats, serving as an Instructor, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard member, TASER Instructor, Concept2 Row Administrator, and Recruiting Team member.

In March 2024, Sergeant Deliphose transitioned from Patrol Sergeant to the Sergeant overseeing the Criminal Investigations Division (CID). Bellaire CID has often been dubbed the “Jack of All Trades” because its investigators do not specialize in only one category of crime. Instead, the team is responsible for investigating a wide variety of criminal cases, requiring its detectives to develop expertise across numerous investigative disciplines. From burglaries, robberies, fraud and financial crimes to organized criminal activity, narcotics, assaults, family violence, and other complex felony investigations, Sergeant Deliphose and his investigators must be prepared to transition from one type of investigation to another at any given time.

Under Sergeant Deliphose’s leadership, CID has demonstrated that versatility through both proactive investigations and partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. In 2024, Sergeant Deliphose and the Criminal Investigations Division established a departmental record in the Bellaire Police Department’s more than 100-year history by filing 48 criminal charges. In 2025, the team shattered its own record by filing 65 criminal charges and securing two federal indictments.

Sergeant Deliphose holds both the TCOLE Master Peace Officer License and Advanced Instructor Proficiency Certificate, reflecting his commitment to continued professional development and law enforcement instruction. He is also a graduate of the ILEA 21st Century Sergeant Academy and an FBI-LEEDA Trilogy graduate. Throughout his career, Sergeant Deliphose has remained committed to professional development, leadership, training, proactive policing, and developing the next generation of law enforcement professionals. His experience in patrol, supervision, criminal investigations, canine operations, recruiting, field training, and instruction reflects the same “Jack of All Trades” philosophy that has become a defining characteristic of the Criminal Investigations Division he leads.