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‘Thank you, San Antonio’: SAPD Chief William McManus now focused on Pearl security role
By KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus is hanging up his badge, but residents may not have heard the last of him.McManus attended his final cadet graduation ceremony Thursday morning at South San Antonio High School — one of his last public appearances before leaving the department. He describe...
Key takeaway He described graduations as one of his favorite events and said he has no regrets about his decades-long career in San Antonio.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
As San Antonio Police Chief William McManus transitions to his new role as head of security at Pearl, his presence will still be felt in the community, albeit in a different capacity. The Pearl, a popular mixed-use development near downtown, is a hub of activity that attracts visitors from all over the city, including Alamo Heights residents. McManus's experience in public safety will likely be an asset in his new position, where he will be responsible for ensuring the security of the development's patrons. His departure from the police department also raises questions about the future of public safety in Alamo Heights, which relies on the San Antonio Police Department for law enforcement services. As the search for McManus's replacement gets underway, Alamo Heights residents will be watching to see how the new chief's leadership will impact the community's safety and policing needs.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio Police Chief William McManus is hanging up his badge, but residents may not have heard the last of him.McManus attended his final cadet graduation ceremony Thursday morning at South San Antonio High School — one of his last public appearances before leaving the department. He describe...
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