Where Dallas leaders stand on the search for a new city manager and police chief: "They're not going to rush"
It's been seven months since former Dallas city manager T.C. Broadnax announced his resignation. Now the city is also losing its popular police chief with Eddie Garcia's announcement that he's headed to Austin.
Dallas police Chief Eddie García says, ‘I’m leaving on my terms’
In his first public remarks since he confirmed he’s leaving for Austin, Chief Eddie García told The Dallas Morning News in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that he’s considered retiring since May but that no single event precipitated his decision.
Dallas police chief retiring from law enforcement to join Austin in new role
The move reunites Eddie Garcia with T.C. Broadnax, Dallas' former city manager who took the same role in Austin.
Police Chief Eddie Garcia's departure to Austin will leave pivotal leadership void in Dallas
The hope is the chief will help usher transformation to the Austin Police Department and have the same type of impact as he has had on the Dallas community.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia to leave position for assistant city manager role in Austin
A memo from Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax says the chief will start his new position overseeing public safety on Nov. 4.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia’s move to Austin shocks City Hall
Police Chief Eddie Garcia's resignation was a shock to Dallas' top officials. One council member said she was "blindsided" by the news that Garcia is leaving for Austin.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia is retiring from law enforcement, sources say
DALLAS — Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia has told city officials that he plans to retire from law enforcement and appears to be in line to take a new position with the city of Austin, multiple sources told WFAA. The move means Garcia would be joining T.C. Broadnax, Dallas' former city manager who took the same role in Austin earlier this year.
7 defining moments from Chief Eddie García’s career with Dallas police
Police leaders say Chief Eddie García’s impact can’t be reduced to a single event in Dallas. In his more than three years here, he oversaw drops in arrests for lower-level offenses, reckoned with pyramid promotional schemes involving his officers and created a new constitutional policing unit.
Armstrong: García leaves us the right model
García quickly proved to be the right leader and beloved because of his grassroots, away-from-the-desk leadership style. It ...
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Austin Police Department Bolsters Force with 54 New Graduates Amidst Staffing Growth
The Austin Police Department welcomed 54 new officers at a graduation event, aiming to reduce their staff shortage.
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City of Austin reaches tentative contract agreement with police union
The city of Austin has been without a long-term police contract since March 2023. AUSTIN, Texas — After a year and a half ...
‘A huge win’: Austin mayor, council members praise DPD chief as city’s latest hire
Austin city leaders on Thursday celebrated the hiring of Dallas police Chief Eddie García to oversee the city’s public safety ...