Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia to Retire After 3.5 Years, Take Public Safety Role in Austin

Sep 19, 2024, 07:40 PM

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia is retiring from law enforcement after 3.5 years at the helm of the Dallas Police Department. Garcia will be taking on a new role as the Assistant City Manager of Public Safety in Austin. He informed city officials of his decision on Thursday and plans to leave Dallas by the end of this year, sources say. Garcia will be working under former Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax in Austin. His departure has been described as a significant loss for Dallas, with city officials expressing surprise and concern over the timing. The news was confirmed in a memo sent to the Austin city council.