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Red Oak swears in new police chief with 25 years’ experience

Red Oak City Council · March 10, 2026
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The Red Oak City Council announced and sworn in Adrien Te Tarina as the city’s new police chief, citing 25 years of law-enforcement experience and prior service as Duncanville assistant chief. Council and chief pledged community-focused policing and collaboration with city departments.

The Red Oak City Council on Tuesday announced the appointment and administered the oath of office to Adrien Te Tarina as the city’s new police chief.

City leaders said Te Tarina brings roughly 25 years of law-enforcement experience, prior military service and a background spanning patrol operations, investigations, tactical response, departmental leadership and community-focused policing. According to the…

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