Overview

• City Manager Jay Chapa said the June 4 date was advisory and applications remained open through June 16 to attract the best candidates.
• Councilmember Chris Nettles publicly questioned whether former Dallas Chief Eddie Garcia’s June 9 application violated the suggested deadline.
• Three finalists remain after Los Angeles Assistant Chief Emada Tingirides withdrew, leaving interim Chief Robert Alldredge, Eddie Garcia and former Galveston Chief Vernon Hale.
• A public forum for the finalists is set for August 14, followed by community and police staff interviews to gather feedback.
• City management plans to select a top candidate in early September and present that nominee to City Council for confirmation.