City officials made an announcement on Tuesday. A new chief has been chosen. The selection is Clayton Pope, a former police captain.
He has a lengthy background in law enforcement, with a long tenure at one department. Before his current role, he was with the Texas City Police Department for many years. Then he joined the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.
Further information about the selection is available from the source.
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