The Coleman City Council met in special session on Wednesday, November 25, to consider the confirmation of the City Manager’s Appointment of an Interim Police Chief.

The Council approved Chief Chris Bratton, a veteran with over 46 years as an active duty Law Enforcement professional. He currently holds a Master Peace Officer License, is a certified trainer, and a recognized expert in several fields including Background Investigations and Statement Analysis.

Chief Bratton is a retired Chief from the City of Elgin, Texas where he served as Chief from 2009 until December of 2017. Prior to serving as Chief for the City of Elgin, Chief Bratton retired from the Round Rock Police Department where he had served as a Commander and had commanded every division of the Round Rock Police Department during his tenure.

He begins working in Coleman immediately and will serve until the search and selection are complete for a full-time Chief of Police, a process which started just a few days ago.