New Braunfels names new chief of police New Braunfels names new chief of police Keith Lane will be appointed by the city manager and will then be confirmed by the city council Tags: City officials announced Saturday that Keith Lane is slated to become the city’s new police chief. This comes after a nationwide search by the city and Strategic Government Resources (SGR), which is an executive recruitment firm in Keller, Texas, according to city officials. A total of 62 candidates applied for the position before it was narrowed down to four finalists. These finalists visited New Braunfels this last week for in-person interviews, were given a tour of the city and met with officers and employees of the police department.