Chief of Police Search Community Input
The City of Garland invites residents to provide input regarding the search for the City’s next Chief of Police. After 16 years of leadership, current Police Chief Mitch Bates has accepted a new position as Garland’s Deputy City Manager and Chief Operating Officer. This new position will assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City.
In an effort to engage residents in the search for this vital leadership position, the City has partnered with various organizations to host meetings as a forum to identify the candidate attributes, background and experiences that are most important to the community.
Below is a schedule of upcoming meetings. All sessions are open to the public.
- Wednesday, Nov. 14 (Hosted by Garland Association for Hispanic Affairs [GAFHA])
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Garland Women’s Activities Building, 713 Austin St.
Spanish translation services will be available.
- Tuesday, Nov. 27 (Hosted by National Association for the Advancement of Colored People [NAACP])
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location: Garland Women’s Activities Building, 713 Austin St.
- Two additional meetings will be scheduled for early December. Vietnamese and Spanish translation services will be available.
Updates will be posted on the City’s website (GarlandTX.gov) and via social media.
Residents who are unable to attend may participate via a Citizen Feedback Survey or by contacting the City’s Human Resources Department at [email protected].
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