Bullard hired two police officers, sworn in by Bullard City Secretary Doris Crockett (second from left) witnessed by Bullard Police Chief Gary Don Lewis (left). The officers include Stuart Alexander (right) and Brandon Wayne McIntyre. (Photos Courtesy of Bullard Police Department) Bullard police hired two officers who will start patrolling the city Monday, March 1.

Stuart Alexander, 23, was hired as a Bullard Police Officer. He will fill a void left by Sgt. Bryan Richards, who left the Bullard Police Department after five years to work with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office.

Alexander, who is not married, graduated from Martins Mill High School and attended Tyler Junior College and Trinity Valley Community College in Athens. He attended the East Texas Police Academy and received his Peace Officer’s Commission in October 2008. He has been working as an officer for the Chandler Police Department for two years.

Alexander lives in Athens but will be moving to the Bullard area.

Brandon Wayne McIntyre, 28, of Troup, was hired as a reserve officer for the Bullard Police Department. He has been a reserve officer for the Smith County Constable’s Office, Precinct 3, since 2006.

McIntyre graduated from Whitehouse High School and attended Tyler Junior College. He co-owns McIntyre Plumbing in Troup and is married. He and his wife, Julie, have one daughter.

“We’re glad to have them here,” said Bullard Police Chief Gary Don Lewis. “They both have good backgrounds in law enforcement.”

Alexander and McIntyre were sworn in Friday, Feb. 19, as Bullard Police Officer by Bullard City Secretary Doris Crockett.