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Jesse Salame tapped as San Antonio’s next police chief
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Diego Medel | San Antonio Report , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Jesse Salame, a 27-year veteran of the police department, will take on the role. City Manager Erik Walsh made the selection after a nationwide search.
A new police chief has been chosen. City Manager Erik Walsh made the selection after a nationwide search. Jesse Salame, a 27-year veteran of the police department, will take on the role.
Jesse Salame's experience spans nearly three decades with the department. Further details about his selection and upcoming tenure are available from the source.
The selection process for the new police chief involved a search that was not limited to a specific area, indicating a thorough approach to finding the best candidate.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) Reading time: 1 min
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