NEW SOMERVILLE P.D. CHIEF LOOKING TO REBUILD DEPARTMENT

  

Somerville’s new police chief is trying to replenish the department’s staff.

Chief Jake Sullivan has been on the job nearly a month, and says he hopes to build relationships and trust with his new community.

Sullivan has hired two new officers who which will start next month and in January. The city says the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office had provided patrols when the city was short staffed on officers.

Former Chief Craig Wise and three officers left in July after the Mayor had called for his resignation.

Sullivan has worked in law enforcement for more than 20 years and has served in multiple departments across the state. He said he hopes to build relationships and trust with his new community.