Summary: Willow Park City Council Meeting reviewed by the City of Willow Park newspaper of record, The Community News: Special Council Meeting: • Police Chief Franklin resigns • Interim Police Chief Hamilton appointed.
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Franklin stepping down as police chief, article by The Community News, 24 January 2025
[• Willow Park Police Chief Franklin resigns, Interim Police Chief Hamilton sworn. Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 24 January 2024]
• Franklin stepping down as police chief, The Community News, posted online 24 January 2025, Excerpts
Daniel Franklin has stepped down as the chief of police in Willow Park, effective immediately. The announcement of his resignation came during a special called city council meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Franklin had served the city since 2018, first in the capacity of assistant chief. Then, following the resignation of Carrie Ellis (formerly West) in mid-2023, he was promoted to the position of chief after having served on an interim basis for a short time.
Lieutenant Quincy Hamilton was appointed interim police chief.
Willow Park officials made it clear that Franklin was not leaving because for disciplinary reasons and that there was no misconduct involved. It was simply a mutual parting of the ways, Mayor Doyle Moss said and which the city reiterated in an official statement.
“We appreciate the job Chief Franklin did in his job here. We’re excited about Quincy coming in to be the interim chief,” Moss said. “This was a mutual agreement and we wish him the best. He’s a fine police officer.”
The official statement from the City of Willow Park included, “The city thanks him for his service during his tenure and wishes him the best with all his future opportunities.” It also noted that under Franklin’s leadership the department received their second consecutive Accredited Status from the Texas Police Chiefs Law Enforcement Program.
“The staff, the council and the city appreciates you. We’ll move forward. Quincy, we’re excited for you,” Moss said.
Hamilton said of moving into his new role, “I really appreciate the council allowing me to step into this role. I love this city. I love this department.”
As the search moves forward for a search for Franklin’s permanent replacement, Moss said Hamilton is a candidate.
“He expressed interest and we’ll be happy to visit with him,” Moss said.
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