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Belton lieutenant lands Starbase police chief role
By Bobby Poitevint at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Lieutenant Glenn Bennett with the Belton Police Department accepts the position of Director of Public Safety and future Chief of Police for the City of Starbase, Texas.In his resignation letter to the department and city officials submitted on Sunday, Lt. Bennett said the decision came after "muc...
Key takeaway Bennett will be the first in the roles following the city's incorporation into the county in May 2025.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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