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SAPD Chief William McManus to retire next week; Accepts new role with Pearl, officials say
By Samuel Rocha IV, Dillon Collier at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
The City of San Antonio announced Police Chief William McManus, 74, will retire next week and join a new security team at Pearl, according to a news release.McManus originally said he will retire from the San Antonio Police Department on Sept. 30, but announced an accelerated retirement on July 1...
Key takeaway 30, but announced an accelerated retirement on July 10, the city’s news release said.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The retirement of Police Chief William McManus next week marks a significant transition for the San Antonio Police Department, and Alamo Heights residents will be watching closely as the city begins its search for a new chief. With nearly 20 years of experience leading the department, McManus has been a familiar figure in the community, and his departure will undoubtedly bring changes to the department's leadership and approach. As the city manager appoints an acting police chief and begins the process of selecting a permanent replacement, Alamo Heights residents will be interested in seeing how the new chief will prioritize community policing and public safety initiatives in their area. The city's timeline for selecting a new chief, with a finalist expected to be presented to the city council and mayor by September, suggests that the transition will be a deliberate and thoughtful process, and one that will have a lasting impact on the community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The City of San Antonio announced Police Chief William McManus, 74, will retire next week and join a new security team at Pearl, according to a news release.McManus originally said he will retire from the San Antonio Police Department on Sept. 30, but announced an accelerated retirement on July 1...
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