Longview Connections Meeting – Featuring Chief Anthony Boone

The Relationships That Grow Businesses Are Built In Rooms Like This

The strongest businesses aren’t built through algorithms, advertisements, or cold calls.

They’re built through genuine relationships.

Every handshake, every conversation, every introduction has the potential to create your next customer, referral partner, mentor, or opportunity.

If you’re looking to grow your business, expand your network, meet quality professionals, or simply invest an hour in yourself, make plans to join us this Thursday.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Bubba’s 33 • Longview, TX

Coffee by Coffee Mill • Longview, TX

Patio doors open at 8:15 AM

Meeting begins at 8:30 AM

Featured Speaker: Chief Anthony Boone

Chief of Police • Longview Police Department

Please join us as we welcome Chief Anthony Boone, a respected leader whose career has been dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of Longview.

Chief Anthony Boone began his career with the Longview Police Department in January 2001. As a patrol officer, he worked on all three patrol shifts and served on the tactical and bicycle teams, as well as being a Field Training Officer.

Chief Boone was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2005 and to Lieutenant in 2008. As a Sergeant, he worked with the Field Training Officers as the FTO supervisor on his shift. In the role of Lieutenant he supervised a patrol shift, Special Operations, the Criminal Investigations Unit, and was the Lieutenant over the Planning and Research section of the Police Department.

He was promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief in November, 2015. He first served as the Operations Bureau Commander, primarily responsible for patrol functions, and commanded both Operations and Support Operations Bureaus. This position allowed for him to work closely with the police executive team and leaders among the community and other local law enforcement agencies.

Majoring in Criminal Justice, Chief Boone earned a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Texas at Tyler in 2000. He has continued his formal education with the completion of a Master’s Degree from Tarleton State University in 2019. He graduated from the FBI National Academy, Class #245, and the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas, Class #66, in 2011. He also completed the Secret Service Dignitary Protection School in 2019.

Chief Boone supports the mantra of Providing Professional Policing to the community. He and his staff work diligently daily to live up to this standard.

This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from one of our community’s most respected public servants.

Whether you’re a business owner, nonprofit leader, educator, parent, or simply someone who cares about the future of Longview, you’ll gain valuable insight into the leadership, challenges, partnerships, and vision that help keep our community safe and thriving.