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Candidates make case to be Fort Worth's new police chief

3 finalists for Fort Worth’s top cop, including ex-Dallas chief, make pitches for job
Former Dallas police chief Eddie García said he realized he was “born to be a police officer” and wanted to be closer to family while explaining his
Candidates make the case to be Fort Worth's new police chief
Community members pressed candidates on leadership, immigration, and long-term commitment during Thursday's meet-and-greet.
Meet the 3 finalists for Fort Worth police chief at a public forum tonight
Fort Worth residents will have a chance to get up close and personal with the three finalists for police chief at a forum Thursday evening.
Who will be the next Fort Worth police chief? Here’s how to meet the candidates
Fort Worth residents get their first — and only — chance to meet the finalists for their next police chief at a meet-and-greet hosted by the city Aug. 14.
Fort Worth Police Chief finalists answer questions during public forum
During a public forum Thursday evening at Fort Worth City Hall, each candidate made a case for why they’re right for the job.
Fort Worth residents met with police chief finalists at City Hall during a public meet-and-greet
FWPD Interim Chief Robert Alldredge, former DPD Deputy Chief Vernon Hale III, and former DPD Chief Eddie Garcia are the finalists.
Fort Worth police chief finalists emphasize trust, transparency as priorities
The three finalists shared how they would approach the role of Fort Worth’s top cop during a public forum Aug. 14.
Finalists for Fort Worth Police Chief field community concerns at forum
After a community forum where candidates addressed concerns like gun violence and citizen involvement, three candidates with ties to North Texas are now awaiting a mid-September decision from the Fort Worth city manager to be named the next police chief.
Fort Worth Nears Selection of New Police Chief: Public Forum and Candidate Biographies Available
Fort Worth to host a forum for police chief finalists, allowing public interaction and input before selection.
Fort Worth, Austin tied to police chief decision at Fort Worth Police Department
When Fort Worth determines who will succeed retired Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes, two Texas cities will be involved in the outcome.
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Fort Worth has committed to not “defunding the police,” which could lure a chief who has grown disgruntled elsewhere, he said. “I think we’ve created a very attractive environment for a ...
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Learn more about the 6 finalists for Fort Worth chief of police

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department will soon have someone new at the helm. Six finalists, with a combined total of at least 165 years of experience, are in the running to ...

WB I-30 in Fort Worth reopens after deadly, multi-car crash

All westbound lanes of I-30 in Fort Worth are shut down due to a crash involving multiple vehicles. The crash happened just ...