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Eddie Garcia Named Fort Worth's 28th Police Chief

City officials plan a Friday introduction with details on next steps.

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Dallas Chief of Police Eddie Garcia talks with NBC 5 Investigates about speed enforcement in the city.

Overview

  • Fort Worth City Manager Jay Chapa announced the selection Thursday afternoon in a city news release.
  • Garcia was chosen over Interim Chief Robert Alldredge Jr. and former Dallas Deputy Chief Vernon Hale after a finalist process.
  • A news conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday at Fort Worth City Hall to introduce Garcia and outline his start date.
  • The position opened after former Chief Neil Noakes announced his retirement in December 2024 and stepped down in May 2025.
  • Garcia led the Dallas Police Department from 2021 until October 2024 before becoming Austin’s assistant city manager over public safety, and he previously served as San Jose’s police chief.