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SAPD Chief William McManus reflects on 20-year tenure, successor, possible future in politics
By Myra Arthur, Sal Salazar, Valerie Gomez at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus is retiring after two decades on the job.McManus originally said he would retire from the department on Sept. 30, but announced an accelerated retirement on July 10 earlier this month.In one of his final interviews as the department’s chief, McM...
Key takeaway 30, but announced an accelerated retirement on July 10 earlier this month.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
As Chief McManus prepares to leave the San Antonio Police Department after 20 years, his legacy will be closely examined by the Terrell Hills community, which has seen its share of public safety concerns. The fact that McManus has endorsed Assistant Chief Jesse Salame, an insider with a deep understanding of the department and the community, suggests a desire for continuity in the department's approach to policing. For Terrell Hills residents, this means that the progress made under McManus' leadership, including efforts to build trust between law enforcement and the community, is likely to continue. As McManus moves on to his new role at Silver Ventures, which manages The Pearl, a popular destination for Terrell Hills residents, his influence on public safety in the area may not be entirely diminished. Meanwhile, speculation about his potential future in politics will be closely watched, particularly if he were to consider a mayoral run, which could have significant implications for public safety policies in Terrell Hills and beyond.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus is retiring after two decades on the job.McManus originally said he would retire from the department on Sept. 30, but announced an accelerated retirement on July 10 earlier this month.In one of his final interviews as the department’s chief, McM...
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