GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Garland is a step closer to officially naming its next Police Chief.

Garland City Manager Bryan Bradford has nominated Jeff Bryan as the new Chief of Police, effective February 20, 2019. The City Council will vote on approving the hire at next Tuesday’s meeting. Bryan currently serves as Garland’s Assistant Chief of Police, and will succeed former Chief Mitch Bates, who will now serve as Deputy City Manager for the City of Garland.