BELLMEAD, Texas (KWTX) - The Bellmead Police Department has promoted Lt. Jonathan Grisham to Assistant Chief of Police as the city searches for a new police chief.

The department announced the promotion, citing Grisham's years of service, leadership and commitment to protecting the community."We are proud to celebrate this milestone and look forward to his continued leadership and contributions to our department and the community we serve," the department said in its announcement.

The promotion comes amid changes in the department's leadership.