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Kerrville names Jerel Haley police chief as Chris McCall retires June 19
By NBC affiliate at WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
Kerrville names Assistant Chief Jerel Haley as the city’s next police chief as Chris McCall retires June 19. Haley brings 33 years in law enforcement, past chief roles, and major event emergency planning experience.
Key takeaway Haley brings 33 years in law enforcement, past chief roles, and major event emergency planning experience.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The selection of Jerel Haley as Kerrville's next police chief has implications for neighboring communities like Terrell Hills , which often collaborate with nearby cities on public safety initiatives. With Haley's extensive experience in major event emergency planning, Terrell Hills may explore opportunities to work with Kerrville on enhancing its own emergency response capabilities. As Chris McCall retires, the transition in Kerrville's police leadership may also prompt Terrell Hills to review its own law enforcement strategies and consider potential areas for cooperation or resource sharing with its newly led neighbor. The 33 years of law enforcement experience Haley brings to the role will likely be an asset in fostering regional partnerships and addressing common safety concerns in the San Antonio area. Terrell Hills residents can expect to see how this change in leadership affects local public safety efforts in the coming months.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
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What is this story about? Kerrville names Assistant Chief Jerel Haley as the city’s next police chief as Chris McCall retires June 19. Haley brings 33 years in law enforcement, past chief roles, and major event emergency planning experience.
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