Curtis Harrelson led the Wichita Falls Police Department as its chief for 20 years between 1977 and 1997. From helping the city through the aftermath of the 1979 tornado to making sure the WFPD was nationally accredited to collaborating with the community to develop the Crime Stoppers program, Harrelson had a hand in a long list of accomplishments. He retired in 1997 after 35 years of service.  Chief Harrelson passed away in 2009.