TIOGA, TX - The city of Tioga will welcome their new police chief on Friday.

Steve Thomas currently serves as a captain with the department, and has lived in Tioga for 8 months.

Thomas has worked in law enforcement since 1991.

He says, he wants residents to feel comfortable coming to talk to him about any concerns, and that they can expect a professional and courteous police department under his watch.

Former chief, Carl Hudman recently accepted a position as the police chief of Howe.