LAKELAND, FL (November 7, 2022) | The City of Lakeland is very excited to announce Sammy Taylor Junior as Lakeland’s next Chief of Police as current Chief Ruben Garcia readies for retirement with his last official day approaching at the end of the month. City Manager Shawn Sherrouse said, “I believe it is very important that we name Chief Garcia’s successor now so we can smoothly transition into Taylor’s leadership role as Chief of the Lakeland Police Department.”