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Council approves police reorganization to add captain role; one patrol vacancy noted
Summary
Chief Pittman presented an updated police department organizational chart that repurposes a lieutenant position into a captain reporting directly to the chief, reassigns administrative reporting and creates internal promotion opportunities; council approved the restructure and staff said it may increase pay grade costs by roughly 5–10%.
Chief Pittman presented an updated organizational chart for the Bee Cave Police Department and asked the council to approve changes intended to reflect actual duties and streamline command. The chief said the reorganization repurposes one lieutenant position into a captain who would report directly to the chief and would oversee both patrol and investigative functions; the administrative assistant would also report directly to the chief. "A captain will be a direct report to myself," the chief said.
Council discussed staffing implications and budget. City staff said the captain role sits at a higher pay grade than a lieutenant and estimated a 5–10% differential between grades depending on incumbents; the chief said promotions would be prioritized internally but outside hires remain an option if needed. The council approved the updated organizational chart on a motion and second, and the vote carried unanimously. Staff noted one current patrol vacancy.
