After nearly two decades, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus is finally ready to turn in his badge.
The city’s longest-serving top cop will retire in September, according to a statement released Friday.
“Serving the City of San Antonio has been one of the greatest honors of my career,” McManus said in a statement. “I am proud of the men and women protecting our community. Together, we have strengthened trust and advanced public safety.”
McManus got the job 2006, then stepped down in 2014 to pursue an opportunity as senior director at CPS Energy. However, after only nine months at the city-owned utility company, McManus returned to lead SAPD.
During his lengthy tenure, McManus led the department through a technological revolution in community policing, including the introduction of social media and body-worn cameras.
His time wasn’t without controversy, however. He managed to survive two separate votes of no confidence and faced scrutiny for high-profile police shootings during his watch.
“The City of San Antonio is grateful for Chief McManus’ many years of service, and I appreciate his decades-long commitment to keeping San Antonio safe,” Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said in a statement.
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