New Chief

Brownsboro is a small East Texas town that is Southeast of Dallas. It is a fairly small town with more churches to choose from than grocery stores. The town has nearly 800 residents. Today, one of those lifelong residents became Chief of Police. Thomas Robertson was sworn In by Mayor Ronny Harris as Chief at this afternoon’s city council meeting.

Chief Robertson is taking over duties from retiring Chief Ron Shields. Shields is battling cancer and retired at the end of August.

Robertson comes to Brownsboro Police department from Henderson County Sheriff’s Department. There he served 12 years as a deputy and Sergeant. While at Henderson County he worked as a deputy in the jail, on patrol and with SWAT team.

Chief Robertson has a dedication and commitment to the town of Brownsboro. He has many relatives in the area who all attended today’s ceremony. Robertson is active in the community and a proud resident. He has coached his daughter’s Little Dribblers basketball team, can be found at the high school football game or just hanging out with family and friends.

Chief Robertson is married to Laura and they have two daughters.

Congratulations, brother in law. It’s well deserved.