Boshears confirmed as GSPD chief

By Glynis Crawford Smith

THE HIGHLANDER

Gary Boshears has been named chief of the Granite Shoals Police Department.

City Manager Ken Nickel made the announcement of the appointment during a budget workshop of the Granite Shoals City Council Monday night, Aug. 15. Boshears had been named interim chief to succeed J.P. Wilson in May.

“I have been pleased with Gary's leadership since taking over as interim chief,” said Nickel. “He has a professional management style and a long-range vision for the department.

“I believe these attributes will serve him well on the staff management team. We continue to work with and for the council toward making Granite Shoals the 'City on the Move' we want it to be.”

The new chief of police has lived in Burnet County for almost 21 years. Following graduation from Marble Falls High School, he earned a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice administration with a concentration in management as well as a master of public administration degree. He holds Master Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), as well as numerous other certifications that include TCOLE Advanced Instructor and Sexual Assault Family Violence Investigations Instructor. He has volunteered for numerous organizations, including Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for the Highland Lakes and the Hill Country Community Advocacy Center.

Boshears and his wife Michele, parents of three children, are committed to community education endeavors. Boshears serves on Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees and they both are active in the Highland Lakes Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).

Boshears has worked in law enforcement since October of 2000. He began working for the Granite Shoals Police Department in February of 2006 and has served as a patrol officer, K-9 handler, sergeant and captain.

The Granite Shoals Police Department consists of eight full-time patrol officers, a full-time animal control officer, and three, non-paid reserve officers. In 2015, the department became the 118th agency in the state to be recognized for best practices by the Texas Police Chief's Association.