The Brownwood City Council on Tuesday morning, June 11, 2019, named Ed Kading of San Angelo as the new Brownwood Police Chief, taking the place of Terry Nichols who moved from Brownwood in mid-April to become the Police Chief of Seguin.

Kading grew up in Huntsville, Texas and attended Sam Houston State University on a golf scholarship.  After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Kading joined the San Angelo Police Department where he has been for over 25 years.  He received his Masters in Public Administration from Angelo State University.  In 2017, Kading graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.  He has served as SWAT Commander for San Angelo PD since 2016 and commanded the Street Crimes Division in San Angelo which includes Narcotics/Gangs/Special Operations.

“I look forward to becoming a part of the Brownwood community, and the Brownwood Police Department family.  Together, we will develop each other to continue a tradition of professional, effective, and compassionate public service,” Kading said.

Chief Kading will join the Brownwood Police Department on July 8, according to City Manager Emily Crawford.