TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Tyler City Council swore in its newly elected member Tuesday when it met for its regular monthly meeting.

The council swore in District 1 council member and former Tyler Assistant Police Chief David Long, who recently retired from the police force after 32 years of service.

A press release issued by the city of Tyler stated Long served in multiple leadership positions throughout his career, including SWAT and tactical command, and he helped create organizational policies and managed the department's budget and financial resources.