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Starbase selects first-ever police chief
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Dave Hendricks , as published by FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The selection was made during a City Commission meeting on Friday afternoon. Glenn Bennett, currently a lieutenant at the Belton police department, will head the Starbase Police Department.
A new police chief has been chosen for the city of Starbase. The selection was made during a City Commission meeting on Friday afternoon. Glenn Bennett, currently a lieutenant at the Belton police department, will head the Starbase Police Department.
The city's choice for police chief marks a significant development for Starbase. Further details about the selection process and Bennett's background are available from the source.
Limited information is currently available about the new police chief and the Starbase Police Department. For more information, readers can refer to the original report from ValleyCentral.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) Reading time: 1 min
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