21-02-2025
Watauga selects former Dallas officer to lead police department
Former Dallas police officer Jim Lewis III has been chosen to lead the Watauga Police Department, according to a release by the City of Watauga.
Lewis was appointed on Feb. 10 after his confirmation by the city council.
Lewis served at the Dallas Police Department for 21 years, most recently as a major, before taking a year off to travel with his family, according to his LinkedIn page. He worked in a variety of positions, including patrol officer, undercover detective and mounted officer before commanding the city's Intelligence Division, the South Central Patrol Division, and the General Investigations Division, his LinkedIn page states.
Lewis completed his bachelor's degree in Business Management from Baylor University and has completed law enforcement training, including leadership programs at the Caruth Police Institute, the release stated.
He is also a Master Peace Officer and a certified instructor through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, the release stated.
The new appointment comes after Chief Robert Parker retired earlier this month after 28 years of service, according to the news release.
'I am honored to lead the dedicated men and women of the Watauga Police Department,' Lewis said in the release. 'I look forward to building strong relationships with the community and continuing the department's commitment to integrity, excellence, and service.'
