Navasota Police Chief reassigned
In March, Myatt informed Navasota City Manager Jason Weeks he was seeking employment elsewhere. Weeks said Myatt, who also serves as Navasota Assistant City Manager, is being relieved of his police chief duties and will fulfill designated duties as the full-time Assistant City Manager until his departure.
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The City of Navasota issued a press release Friday, Apr. 8, stating Navasota Police Chief Shawn Myatt is being relieved of his Police Chief duties effective Monday, Apr. 11 and Navasota Police Lieutenant Mike Mize will be sworn-in as interim chief.
In March, Myatt informed Navasota City Manager Jason Weeks he was seeking employment elsewhere. Weeks said Myatt, who also serves as Navasota Assistant City Manager, is being relieved of his police chief duties and will fulfill designated duties as the full-time Assistant City Manager until his departure.
The press release states the move is being made to provide for a smooth transition and allow the City of Navasota to begin searching for the next Chief of Police. The position will be posted nationwide for Myatt’s replacement.
Official press release from City of Navasota
Navasota Police Department Leadership Changes
NAVASOTA (April 8, 2022) – After careful review and consideration, the City has determined that a change in leadership of the Navasota Police Department is appropriate at this time. In March 2022, Chief of Police, Shawn Myatt informed City Manager, Jason Weeks, that he was seeking employment elsewhere.
To provide for a smooth transition and allow the City of Navasota to begin searching for the next Chief of Police, on April 11th, Navasota PD Lt. Michael “Mike” Mize will be administered the Oath of Office for Interim Chief of Police.
Shawn Myatt has been serving in dual capacity as the Assistant City Manager and Chief of Police. Myatt will transition from his position as Chief of Police and fulfill designated duties as the full-time Assistant City Manager until his departure. The City of Navasota is grateful for Myatt’s years of service as the Chief of Police and commitment to providing law enforcement protection to the citizens of Navasota.
The City will begin a nationwide search for a permanent Chief of Police. Once the position has been posted, the City will begin receiving applications and resumes to narrow down the applicant pool to those the City wishes to further consider. Other tools that may be used during the hiring process will include a questionnaire, recorded online interviews, and personality/job fit assessments. During the hiring process, a combination of different interview panels will be assembled such as department directors/department heads, members of the Navasota PD, residents, business owners, community leaders, and neighboring law enforcement agency chiefs and/or assistant chiefs.
The City of Navasota welcomes Interim Chief of Police Mike Mize to his new role during this transition period.
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Read more in the Apr. 13 edition of The Examiner.