1951
Garland Police Department formed (Grady McMahon named 1st Chief)
1966
Robert Wade 3rd Chief
1971
Jesse C. Youngblood 4th Chief
1978
Chief Youngblood compresses Garland rank structure, eliminating Sgts. The structure we have today (Ofcr, Lt, Capt,ACP, and Chief).
1992
Terry Hensley 5th Chief
(NST) Neighborhood Service Team formed
(SRO) School Resource Officer program formed
1995
Larry Wilson 6th Chief
1998
NST changed to current day NPO unit (Neighborhood Police Officers)
Sept 21, 1998 - While conducting routine traffic stop, Officer Ronnie Lerma was struck and killed by motorist on 635
UNK- 1999
(GPOA) GARLAND POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (unk- 1999)…During the GPOA's tenure the Gerald Walker Memorial Golf Tournament was formed and ran for approx 20 years. The GPOA was involved in several charitable events and worked to improve working conditions for Officers during that time.
1999-2005
(FOP) Fraternal Order of Police
President- Tony Godwin (1999-2005)
Executive Board
VP- Gary Steadman
2nd VP- Clint McNear
Secretary- Chris Hataway
Treasurer- James Sea-berry
Chaplin- Ron Chaney
2005-2007
President- James Seaberry
Executive Board
VP- J.J. Houzvicka
Treasurer- Denny Shane Korinek
Sgt at Arms- John Guthrie
2008-2009
President- John Guthrie
2011-2013
President- Kevin Mock
Executive Board
VP- Clint McNear
2nd VP- James Henderson
Secretary- Tim Franey
Treasurer- Denny Shane Korinek
Sgt at Arms- NONE
Chaplin- Walt Carter
Narcotics Unit disbanded
Gang Unit disbanded
2015-2017
President- Matt Rumatz
Executive Board
VP- Matt Woodlee
2nd VP- David Sicluna
Sgt at Arms- Marc Mendoza
Treasurer- Denny Shane Korinek
Secretary- Travis Betz
Chaplin- Kevin Murphy
Power Shift disbanded
12 hr. Shifts implemented in Patrol
K-9 reformed
2019
Jeff Bryan becomes the 8th Chief (current)
1956
Henry Ashley 2nd Chief
1968
K-9 Unit established
1973
SWAT formed
NOVEMBER 15, 1989
Officer Gerald Walker shot and killed making a traffic stop on suspect who had already killed 3 others. (1ST Garland officer to die in the line of duty) Honor Guard was formed in his memory.
1994
Gang unit created
FEBRUARY 15, 1997
Officer Michael David Moore was killed attempting to stop a bank robbery.
1999
The GPOA disbanded and became the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #68 (FOP) The FOP was instrumental in paving the way for the Officers Bill of Rights. Ten of thousands of dollars were raised and donated to members during family hardships and times of distress. The FOP's regular meeting with the Chief of Police began to bridge the gap between the Administration and rank and file. Officers Tony Godwin, James Seaberry, Gary Steadman, and Clint Mcnear (to name a few) level of success during the FOP years will never be forgotten.
2002
Mitch Bates becomes 7th Chief
2007-2008
President- Kirk Pryor, Kirk stepped down, VP Guthrie becomes President
2009-2011
President- Tony Godwin…FOP transitioned to form GPA in 2010
Executive Board
VP- James Henderson
2nd VP- Mike Clark
Secretary- Chris Hataway
Treasurer- Clay Lacey
Sgt at Arms- Mark White
Chaplin- Ron Chaney
2013-2015
President- Lucas Schupe…Lucas stepped down towards the end of his term and Franey took over duties.
Executive Board
VP- Clint McNear
2nd VP- Dane Workman
Treasurer- Denny Shane Korinek
Sgt at Arms- Jared Weston
Secretary- Tim Franey
Chaplin- Gary Vann
Narcotics Unit reformed
K-9 disbanded
2017
President- Matt Smith
Executive Board
VP- David Galvan
2nd VP- Trey Ashcroft
Sgt at Arms- Jason Lambert
Secretary- James Seaberry
Treasurer- Chad Stallings
Chaplin- Jason Mohler
GANG Unit reformed
2018
GPA Board obtains "Patrol Assignment Pay" for members, marking the 1st Patrol based incentive received in history of the Department.
2019
Chief Bryan initiated Intelligence Lead Policing, addresses busy summer months by employing other specialized Units to assist with call loads, and also forms DWI Unit.
The current Board has established positive relationships with not only the Administration, but has created vital relationships with City Staff, the City Attorney, the Council, the City Manager, and the Mayor.
Our Current Board has increased Comp/Vac banks for all City Employees. Workers Comp has been a constant focus as well as Officer's rights.
With the help of Council, 6 new positions and RSB were added to the Budget in 2017. In 2018, with the assistance of the Chief and City Council we witnessed pay raises, increased staffing, and the passage of Patrol Assignment Pay.