Ex-Dallas Chief Eddie Garcia Named Fort Worth Police Chief

Eddie García, former Dallas Police Chief, has been named the new chief of the Fort Worth Police Department after a thorough selection process involving over 50 applicants. García, who briefly served as an assistant city manager in Austin, expressed that he is "born to be a police officer" and sought to return to North Texas to be closer to family. His appointment was confirmed by Fort Worth City Manager Jay Chapa, who denied any special treatment despite García applying after the initial deadline. García previously led the Dallas Police Department for about 3½ years, where he was praised for reducing crime rates and launching officer wellness initiatives. He was selected over other finalists including the interim Fort Worth chief and former Dallas deputies, signaling a return to uniformed service despite his earlier intentions to retire from policing. The city plans a formal press event to introduce García as the new police chief.