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San Antonio is officially on the hunt for a new police chief to lead the department. This hire is a big deal because it’ll set the tone for how our city handles public safety and policing moving forward.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 8 mentions in the last 30 days, 11 the 60 before.
The city will be shelling out for a national search firm and a competitive executive salary package to attract top-tier talent.
City residents stand to gain if the new chief successfully improves community relations and lowers crime rates.
No groups negatively affected
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City Council unanimously approves Jesse Salame Jr. as new San Antonio police chief San Antonio Current