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Interim police chief Scott Bornberg confirmed and sworn in by Garland City Council
Summary
Council unanimously confirmed Scott Bornberg as interim chief of the Garland Police Department and performed a public swearing-in. Bornberg pledged to prioritize safety, professionalism and community relationships in remarks after the oath.
The Garland City Council unanimously confirmed Scott Bornberg as interim chief of police and immediately conducted a swearing-in ceremony.
City staff told the council that Chief Jeff Bridal had been promoted to assistant city manager, creating a vacancy in the police chief position; the manager introduced Bornberg as a 30‑year Garland police veteran and recommended him for the interim role. Councilmember Thomas moved to confirm Bornberg, with Councilmember Moore seconding; the motion passed unanimously and the oath followed.
At the podium after the oath, Bornberg thanked the city manager and council and praised former chief Jeff Bridal: “I would like to thank the city manager and city council members for appointing me and confirming me. ... Jeff has been the leader of our police department for the last 7.5 years,” and said he grew up in Garland and has spent his entire adult career in the department. He pledged three core expectations for officers: safety, protecting citizens and professionalism.
The council recessed briefly for the oath and returned to the agenda after applause and a brief congratulatory exchange with the mayor. No council debate followed the confirmation vote.
