After an extensive recruitment process, North Richland Hills City Manager Paulette Hartman has appointed Jeff Garner as the new Chief of Police for North Richland Hills. Garner, a 26-year veteran of the North Richland Hills Police Department, has served as Assistant Police Chief since June 2022.
Hartman praised Garner’s leadership, stating, “Jeff's servant leadership style, data-driven problem-solving, and commitment to developing future leaders within the department made him the ideal choice to guide the NRH Police Department forward.”
A lifelong resident of North Richland Hills, Garner began his career with the department in 1998 as a police officer. He has held leadership positions in Uniformed Services, Training, Professional Standards, Criminal Investigations, and Technical Services.
“I care deeply about North Richland Hills, and I am honored to continue serving in this new role,” Garner said. “I look forward to continuing to work with the team of incredible employees in the Police Department, as well as our city leaders, community organizations, and residents to ensure North Richland Hills remains a safe, welcoming, and thriving community.”
Garner holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Abilene Christian University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute for Police at Boston College, and the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration School of Executive Leadership.
Throughout his career, he has earned numerous commendations, including being named NRHPD’s Officer of the Year in 2002 and Supervisor of the Year in 2011. Garner was selected from a pool of 25 applicants and replaces Chief Mike Young, who recently retired.
