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Brookshire converts vacant police captain post to assistant chief to strengthen command
Summary
The council voted to convert a vacant captain position into an assistant chief role to create a clearer chain of command; the chief and council cited the need to update policies, the evidence room and jail operations.
Councilmembers voted to convert an existing vacant captain position into a new assistant chief position in the Police Department. The change does not increase headcount, according to the motion: the department will have a chief of police, an assistant chief and one captain.
Supporters said the change will improve the department's command structure and help the department address outstanding administrative and operational issues. Council members and Chief Green described several areas needing attention, including updating a policy manual that has not been revised since 2019, addressing the evidence room and reinstating jail operations.
A council member who introduced the item said the assistant chief position will allow the department to complete training, update policies and address deferred compliance items more quickly. The motion to convert the vacant post passed on a council vote.
