Overview
- Chief William McManus announced an accelerated retirement that takes effect Friday, and he confirmed he will join Silver Ventures as Vice President of Security after leaving the department.
- The City of San Antonio named Assistant Chief Jesse Salame as acting police chief starting Saturday to lead the department while a permanent replacement is sought.
- City officials posted the permanent chief vacancy and said candidate interviews will begin in August with a goal of naming a new chief in September.
- A city survey of more than 1,800 residents found voters want the next chief to show strong leadership, integrity and improved response times, and those priorities are reflected in the job posting.
- Budget limits, a multi‑year plan to add patrol officers and public tensions between SAPD and Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales are key issues that will shape the search and the next chief’s mandate.