US EditionFormer Dallas Police Chief Scooped up by Fort Worth
Eddie Garcia brings over 30 years of law enforcement experience, credited with reducing crime and boosting morale during his Dallas tenure, to lead Fort Worth Police Department.
- Fort Worth has selected Eddie Garcia, previously the Dallas Police Chief, as its 28th police chief, with the announcement made by City Manager Jay Chapa on Thursday.
- Garcia headed the Dallas Police Department starting in early 2021 and remained in that role until he unexpectedly left in October 2024, after which he took on the position of Assistant City Manager in Austin.
- Garcia emphasized priorities including reducing violent crime, strengthening community ties, and boosting officer morale, while acknowledging the need to rebuild trust through transparency.
- He emphasized the importance of officers recognizing factors that have contributed to distrust in certain communities and highlighted Dallas's violent crime strategy, which led to a continuous decline in violent crime over four years.
- Garcia's appointment suggests Fort Worth aims to continue reform efforts and community engagement following former Chief Neil Noakes's retirement in December 2024.
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Fort Worth names Eddie Garcia new Police Chief
Fort Worth has named the former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia as the city’s next chief of police. Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia was selected to lead the Fort Worth Police Department as the 28th chief in the city’s history, in his return back to North Texas. Garcia was selected over Fort Worth Interim […]
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