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‘Thank you, San Antonio’: SAPD Chief William McManus now focused on Pearl security role
By KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus is hanging up his badge, but residents may not have heard the last of him.McManus attended his final cadet graduation ceremony Thursday morning at South San Antonio High School — one of his last public appearances before leaving the department. He describe...
Key takeaway He described graduations as one of his favorite events and said he has no regrets about his decades-long career in San Antonio.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The departure of San Antonio Police Chief William McManus will be felt in Terrell Hills , where residents have come to rely on the department's presence and community engagement. As McManus takes on his new role as head of security at Pearl, a popular destination for Terrell Hills residents, his experience and expertise will likely influence the development's approach to safety and security. Terrell Hills residents who frequent Pearl will be interested to see how McManus's leadership shapes the security protocols at the mixed-use development. Additionally, the possibility of McManus's future involvement in local politics will be closely watched in Terrell Hills, where voters are always looking for experienced and knowledgeable leaders to address the community's unique needs and concerns. As the search for McManus's replacement at the San Antonio Police Department gets underway, Terrell Hills residents will be paying attention to how the new chief prioritizes community policing and public safety in their area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio Police Chief William McManus is hanging up his badge, but residents may not have heard the last of him.McManus attended his final cadet graduation ceremony Thursday morning at South San Antonio High School — one of his last public appearances before leaving the department. He describe...
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