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Assistant Chief Mylett Named as Southlake Chief of Police

Corpus Christi Police Department Assistant Chief Steve Mylett has been selected as the next Chief of Police for the City of Southlake, Texas. Mylett, a 22 year veteran of the CCPD, has served as Assistant Chief of Operations since his promotion in January of this year. Prior to that, Chief Mylett served as Commander of the Office of Accountability, Captain of the Inspections Unit, and Uniform Division Executive Officer. While serving as Inspections Captain, Chief Mylett was a driving force behind the Department’s successful campaign to attain certification from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (C.A.L.E.A).

“Steve’s commitment to the Police Department and our community has been a tremendous asset to me since I took over as Chief,” said Chief of Police Troy Riggs. “The City of Southlake is fortunate to find a Chief with his high degree of professionalism, integrity and work ethic. We will all miss him here, but wish him the very best as Southlake’s new Chief.”

“Chief Mylett represents the type of police leadership that will only enhance Southlake’s commitment to safety and security,” said Southlake DPS Director Jim Blagg. “His commitment to honor and integrity in his personal as well as professional life is just part of the many reasons why he is now embracing a new opportunity here in Southlake.”

“Although I embrace this challenge and opportunity to move forward in my chosen profession, it is going to be very difficult to say good-bye to my family here in the CCPD,” said Mylett. “I thank all who have supported and mentored me along the way.”

Mylett holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Midwestern State University and is on track to earn his master’s degree in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management from Sam Houston State University in the spring of 2012. He comes from a family with a strong law enforcement tradition; his father is a retired New York City Police Officer, and his brother, Tom, is Assistant Chief at the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department.

He is scheduled to start in Southlake by late November after completing several pre-employment tests and screenings.

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