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CBS News
23-07-2025
- CBS News
Fort Worth, Austin tied to police chief decision at Fort Worth Police Department
In less than a month, the citizens of Fort Worth will get a chance to know the three candidates vying to become the next police chief of the Fort Worth Police Department. Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides, a fourth candidate and the only female finalist, withdrew her name after being promoted at the Los Angeles Police Department. With her departure, three men will try to sway those whom he will eventually serve and protect on August 14 at Fort Worth City Hall at 5:30 p.m. Robert A. Alldredge, Jr. leads the Fort Worth PD as its Interim Police Chief. He was appointed after Chief Neil Noakes retired in May. Alldredge has been with the department since 1999. In that time, he has practically done it all: budgeting, patrol, strategic planning, crisis management, operational efficiency, and community engagement. Vernon Hale is a former Deputy Police Chief of the Dallas Police Department, who has built a reputation for transforming police departments. He served as police chief in Gavelston and as Assistant Police Chief in Prince George's County, Maryland. Eddie Garcia, the former Dallas Police Chief, is still in the honeymoon phase of being an Assistant City Manager in Austin. "Obviously, he's a very well-respected chief, so not surprised that he's looking to get back into it," Michael Bullock said. Bullock is the president of the Austin Police Officers' Association. He was excited nine months ago when Garcia announced he was coming to Austin to helm Public Safety for the city. Garcia's boss is former Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax. The former DPD chief oversees the fire department, police, Austin and Travis County Emergency Medical Services, the Chief Medical Officer, forensic science, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and Labor relations. Less than a year into walking on his new turf, he is trying to re-enter a profession where he told CBS News Texas he was done, back in October 2024. "I'm not going to be a police chief. I'm done," Garcia said. "My law enforcement career is over, and I'm proud that my last badge, if I ever got a shadow box, the last badge on there is going to be Dallas Police Department." Garcia remains silent about his North Texas job prospects. The Austin city media team did not even offer a no comment on his behalf or that of Broadnax when CBS News Texas asked for comment on his application. The second question was to name an accomplishment since he'd been in Austin. Bullock had an answer. "We've definitely worked through some internal issues, where we've worked through some potential contract violations," Bullock said. The police union president said he hopes they have more time with Garcia, especially given the rising turnover rates. "Overall, it's a tough city to work in, and there's a lot of unique challenges being here, no matter what level of employment you're at, in particular in public safety," he said. "We see a lot of it. So I wouldn't say that I'm surprised when I see people come and then go." Fort Worth Officers are also tied to the decision. CBS News Texas contacted the members' police association for comment, but has not heard back.
CBS News
22-07-2025
- CBS News
Police chief candidate for Fort Worth withdraws application
One of the four candidates for Fort Worth Police Chief has withdrawn her application, the city announced Monday. Fort Worth City Manager Jesus "Jay" Chapa learned Monday, the city said, that Emada Tingirides with the Los Angeles Police Department withdrew her application for police chief at the Fort Worth Police Department. Tingirides was recently promoted from Deputy Chief, overseeing one bureau, to Assistant Chief as the Director of the Office of Operations, now overseeing five bureaus within LAPD, the city of Fort Worth said. She will be the first African-American woman to hold this position. "Chief Tingirides exemplified professionalism throughout the interview process and was a strong candidate," said Chapa. "We respect her decision to withdraw for this historic opportunity at LAPD and wish her the best." The remaining candidates include interim Police Chief Robert Alldredge, former Dallas Police Deputy Chief Vernon Hale III and former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia, who is currently an Austin assistant city manager, overseeing public safety. Puerto Rican-born Garcia was appointed to the position in 2021. He was the first Latino to serve as Dallas Police chief in the department's 140-year history. One of his goals when he joined the department was to reduce violent crime. Data shows overall violence has decreased by 19% since then. In September 2024, Garcia left his position before his agreement with Dallas ended in May 2027 for a city management role in Austin. In a statement issued at the time, Garcia said he was retiring from his career in law enforcement. During the spring of 2024, there was speculation about other Texas cities wanting Garcia as their chief of police. The interim police chief has been with the department for over 25 years, most recently as the executive assistant chief. Alldredge took over after Neil Noakes retired in May. Hale is known for his support of community policy. Hale started with the Dallas Police Department in 1992 and served as deputy chief of the Southeast Patrol Division and commander of the Dallas Underwater Recovery Team. Hale left DPD in 2017 to become the chief of police in Galveston.
CBS News
15-07-2025
- CBS News
Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia among finalists for Fort Worth police chief
Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia is one of four finalists to be the police chief in Fort Worth. The three others include interim Police Chief Robert Alldredge, former Dallas Police Deputy Chief Vernon Hale III and Los Angeles Police Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides, the city announced Tuesday morning. In September 2024, Garcia left his position before his agreement with Dallas ended in May 2027 for a city management role in Austin as assistant city manager overseeing public safety. In a statement issued at the time, Garcia said he was retiring from his career in law enforcement. During the spring of 2024, there was speculation about other Texas cities wanting Garcia as their chief of police. CBS News Texas previously reported that Houston was courting Garcia to take over its police department after the departure of its chief. In an interview with CBS News Texas earlier this year, Garcia shared that Dallas would be his last go-around as a police chief. Who is Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia Puerto Rican-born Garcia was appointed to the position in 2021. He was the first Latino to serve as Dallas Police chief in the department's 140-year history. One of his goals when he joined the department was to reduce violent crime. Data shows overall violence has decreased by 19% since then. Dallas' current Police Chief Daniel Comeaux was sworn in during a joint ceremony with Dallas Fire-Rescue Chief Justin Ball. Comeaux is a former DEA agent in Houston and started his law enforcement career with the Houston Police Department. He said his top priorities are recruitment and going after criminals with felony warrants. He's also promised to give his roughly 300 officers and command staff a chance to prove themselves before making any major changes. Interim Fort Worth Police Chief Robert Alldredge The interim police chief has been with the department for over 25 years, most recently as the executive assistant chief. Alldredge took over after Neil Noakes retired in May. Former Dallas Police Deputy Chief Vernon Hale III Hale is known for his support of community policy. Hale started with the Dallas Police Department in 1992 and served as deputy chief of the Southeast Patrol Division and commander of the Dallas Underwater Recovery Team. Hale left DPD in 2017 to become the chief of police in Galveston. Los Angeles Police Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides Tingirides joined the LAPD in 1995 and has a reputation for community engagement and partnerships with underserved communities, according to the LAPD Community Partnership Bureau. Following a series of promotions, in August 2020, Tingirides became deputy chief and commanding officer of a new Community Safety Partnership Bureau, where she oversees nine CSP teams.
