Fort Worth welcomes Eddie Garcia as new chief of police
Fort Worth welcomes Eddie Garcia as new chief of police
The city of Fort Worth officially welcomed its new police chief on Friday morning. Eddie Garcia said he's ready to work tirelessly for the people of Fort Worth.
FORT WORTH, Texas - The city of Fort Worth officially welcomed its new police chief on Friday morning.
Former Fort Worth Chief Neil Noakes was also there to pass the torch to Chief Eddie Garcia, who led the Dallas Police Department from 2021 to 2024.
Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia
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Fort Worth welcomed its newest police chief on Friday. Eddie Garcia will put his uniform on again, nearly a year after retiring as the police chief in Dallas.
What we know:
On Thursday, Garcia was selected to be Fort Worth’s newest police chief. He beat out two other finalists to become the 28th police chief for the city.
He’s been a civilian since retiring as the Dallas police chief this past October. He’s worked for the city of Austin, overseeing public safety as the assistant city manager.
He takes over for Fort Worth Chief Neil Noakes, who also retired in May.
Eddie Garcia will be the next Fort Worth police chief
The former Dallas police chief will be the newest police chief in Fort Worth.
The new chief's first day on the job is scheduled to be September 22nd.
Local perspective:
Fort Worth City Manager Jay Chapa acknowledges his selection of Garcis as a pivotal and perhaps defining moment of his tenure as city manager.
"I think at the end of the day people are going to find, and I hope as Chief Garcia mentioned, he's going to be dedicated to the city, dedicated to the communities," said Chapa.
What they're saying:
"To the people of Fort Worth, hear me clearly. I will work tirelessly for you. Every resident in this city deserves to feel safe in their home, in their neighborhoods, and on our streets," Garcia said. "Together, we will trot a path that strengthens public safety, builds trust, and ensures that our police department will be the finest in the country."
"Eddie will bring a fresh perspective, along with the commitment to steady leadership," said Mayor Maddie Parker.
The Source: The information in this story is from Friday morning's welcome news conference.