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Brentwood pins Jim Colvin as police chief; six officers promoted
Summary
The Brentwood Board of Commissioners held a pinning ceremony Feb. 24 that formally recognized Jim Colvin as the city—s new police chief and announced promotions across the department, a move commissioners and city staff described as evidence of a long-standing internal succession plan.
The Brentwood Board of Commissioners on Monday recognized Jim Colvin as the city—s new police chief and announced promotions of six officers in a pinning ceremony that preceded the board—s regular meeting.
The ceremony at Brentwood City Hall included the formal pinning of Chief Jim Colvin and the promotion announcements for Assistant Chief Nick Surry, Captain A.J. Weekley, Lieutenant Chris Woodard, Sergeant Chuck Castleberry and Lieutenant Adrian Breedlove. Interim City Manager Jay Evans and multiple commissioners praised the department—s succession-from-within approach.
The event opened with remarks from the mayor and concluded with Colvin addressing those in attendance. "I am grateful, and the police department as a whole is grateful," Colvin said, thanking past leaders, field training officers, supervisors and family members who attended. He noted the department—s staff do much of the operational work behind the scenes, saying they handle shift work, reports, vehicle maintenance and payroll.
Interim City Manager Jay Evans congratulated the command staff, saying the promotions "earned the respect of the department and respect of the city." Commissioners also offered public praise during their remarks. Commissioner Spears called the promotions and the retirement celebration for outgoing Chief Richard Hickey "standing room only" and thanked the department for its leadership. Commissioner McMillan and others echoed support for the promotions and for promoting from within.
Chief Colvin described his 20-year career with Brentwood Police and acknowledged employees and community members in the audience. He called the role an honor and noted relationships with prior chiefs and other local law enforcement leaders who attended.
The ceremony was ceremonial in nature and was followed by the board—s regular agenda. There were no formal votes tied to the pinning itself; the commission later approved routine meeting minutes and a consent agenda that included a variety of ordinances and resolutions (see separate article for votes).
