Rusk Police Chief Scott Heagney Out

RUSK, Texas (TXAN 24) — The City of Rusk announced Friday that Scott Heagney is no longer employed by the city, marking a leadership change within the Rusk Police Department.

City officials said the decision followed an appropriate administrative review and was made in the best interests of the city and the community. The city did not provide additional details, citing its policy of not commenting on personnel matters.

Officials emphasized that public safety services will continue without interruption and that steps are being taken to ensure leadership stability during the transition. The city also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a professional, accountable, and transparent police department.

In a statement, the City of Rusk expressed appreciation for the continued professionalism of its police department personnel and said it remains focused on supporting employees while serving residents.

City officials noted that additional information will be released if appropriate but said no further comment will be made at this time.

For media inquiries, the City of Rusk directed questions to City Secretary Victoria Minton.