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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Deputy Director of Community Services David Miller and Police Chief James Brandon were recently honored by their City of Southlake colleagues as Deputy Director of the Year and Outstanding Strategic Performer of the year, respectively.
“David and James reached for and achieved excellence in their departments,” said City Manager Shana Yelverton. “Their work is outstanding — strategic and effective.”
David Miller began his work with the City of Southlake in 2020. He was previously the Director of Strategic Initiatives with the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Texas and a Master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
“David had an immediate impact on our organization,” said Yelverton. “Since coming to Southlake he has strengthened our parks and recreation programs in so many ways because he is willing to tackle any challenge. He has also established himself as an executive who works across departments and with his colleagues for the benefit of the whole organization. We are fortunate to have him on our team.”
James Brandon began his career in Southlake as the Assistant Police Chief before promoting to Chief of Police in April 2015. He previously held various positions within the Corpus Christi Police Department and has even served as a correctional officer.
Chief Brandon earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Midwestern State University and a Master’s of Business Administration degree from the American Military University.
“Southlake’s Police Department is one of the best law enforcement agencies in the nation, holding the highest level of accreditation possible from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies,” noted Yelverton. “We enjoy a very high level of professionalism due to Chief Brandon’s outstanding leadership.”
The Southlake Police Department will hold its third Town Hall meeting on Monday, November 12, 2012 as part of our continuing efforts to help educate parents about potential drug and alcohol problems among teenagers. Hundreds of parents and teachers attended the first two Town Hall meetings held in October and both events provided valuable information and resource material including: a look at some of the typical drugs of choice for teens; the average age for a first time user of drugs and alcohol; and presentations by a panel of experts including members of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), educators and Southlake Police Chief Stephen Mylett.
Parents asked a lot of great questions and were given tips on what to look for if they suspect a child is experimenting with drugs or alcohol. They were also shown some of the typical abbreviations that teens might use when “talking in code” to their peers on computers and social media websites. The information was very enlightening to parents who came away from the Town Hall meetings better educated and equipped to spot the warning signs of drug and alcohol abuse and/or dangerous behavior early on. “Our Police Department and School Resource Officers are committed to working together with parents and educators in taking proactive measures to help curb drug and alcohol abuse among teens in Southlake,” said Police Chief Stephen Mylett. He added, “Drug and alcohol abuse is prevalent in every city and town across the country and it is our goal to take a leadership approach in protecting our teens and helping families who are struggling with this very serious issue.”
The next Town Hall meeting will give parents an opportunity to hear from the District Attorney’s Officer about the legal implications for you and your child if your child does get into trouble. The meeting will also allow parents the opportunity to meet and get to know members of our Police Department and our School Resource Officers. The SRO’s will talk about their role in the Carroll ISD school system and also provide insight into the kinds of problems they experience on a daily basis as School Resource Officers. The SRO’s work with teachers and students and know first-hand some of the major issues and concerns facing students and teachers today. This is third and final Town Hall meeting for the year and we hope everyone who has a vested interest is able to make it out. The School Resource Officers are people that parents need to know. They know your kids, your kid’s friends and they know a lot about teen culture right here in Southlake. They are your number one resource for every parent in Southlake.
S.P.A.R.K.
(Students and Parents Against Risks to our Kids)
WHEN: Monday, November 12, 2012
TIME: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Carroll High School (White Chapel Lecture Hall)
