College of the Mainland has named Lt. Rodney Meyers the interim police chief for the COM Police Department, according to a March 8 news release from the college.

The gist

Meyers’ new role became effective on March 1. This came after former Police Chief Sylvia Chapa retired from the department on Feb. 29, according to the March 8 news release.

Meyers has served as a lieutenant for the COM Police Department since 2016, according to a 2016 news release from the college.

What’s next

The search for a new permanent police chief for the COM Police Department is underway, according to the March 8 news release.