Humble City Council names interim police chief following Zientek's resignation
Humble City Council names interim police chief following Zientek's resignation
Source: Community Impact NE Houston
Date: 02/12/2026 9:17pm
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Humble City Council Appoints Kris Battenfield as Interim Police Chief After Zientek’s Resignation
The Humble City Council appointed Captain Kris Battenfield as interim police chief on Feb. 12 following the resignation of Chief Daniel Zientek. Zientek had been placed on administrative leave in December during a third-party review of the department, and city officials said the investigation’s findings will not be released due to attorney-client privilege. Zientek was appointed chief in May after previously serving as assistant chief.
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Date: 02/12/2026 9:17pm
Article Summary:
Humble City Council Appoints Kris Battenfield as Interim Police Chief After Zientek’s Resignation
The Humble City Council appointed Captain Kris Battenfield as interim police chief on Feb. 12 following the resignation of Chief Daniel Zientek. Zientek had been placed on administrative leave in December during a third-party review of the department, and city officials said the investigation’s findings will not be released due to attorney-client privilege. Zientek was appointed chief in May after previously serving as assistant chief.
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