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Bellmead swears in Officer Thurman Brown during badge-pinning ceremony
Summary
Thurman Brown was formally sworn in and had his badge pinned at a ceremony at the Bellmead Police Department; Chief Sean Myatt and city staff attended. Brown, a former educator and reserve officer, recited the oath and was welcomed by family and department leaders.
Thurman Brown was sworn in as a police officer during a badge-pinning ceremony at the Bellmead Police Department, Chief Sean Myatt said, with family members, department leaders and city staff in attendance.
The ceremony centered on Brown taking the oath of office and a formal badge pinning. "I, Thurman Brown, do solemnly swear ... that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of police officer of the state of Texas," Brown recited as part of the oath administered during the event. Chief Sean Myatt read portions of the statement of officer and led the oath, then introduced Brown to attendees and invited family to pin the badge.
The swearing-in followed remarks by Sean Myatt, chief of police for the Bellmead Police Department, who thanked Brown's family and city staff for their support and described Brown's background. Myatt noted Brown earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Abilene Christian University and is "currently pursuing his doctorate degree," and that Brown previously served as a reserve officer with the Waskem Police Department and as a principal at Wascom Junior High, ISD. Myatt said Brown "has consistently demonstrated a dedication to continuous learning and tireless work ethic and unwavering commitment to excellence."
Myatt also highlighted Brown's physical presence and athletic background, saying at 6 foot 7 and over 300 pounds Brown will bring a "command presence" to the department. Family members present included Afton Brown, identified by Myatt as Brown's wife; Myatt also noted Brown's mother was present.
No formal council vote or employment motion was recorded in the transcript; the event was presented as a ceremonial swearing-in and badge pinning. After the oath and pinning, Myatt invited attendees to take photographs in front of the department logo and thanked the crowd for attending. Assistant Chief Harrison and other department staff were noted as present.
The ceremony invoked the oath to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States and of this state," language commonly used in police oaths of office. The transcript did not specify a hiring vote, start date beyond the ceremony, compensation, or personnel file details.
