City Seeks Community Input on Next Police Chief
Published on April 29, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (April 29, 2026) – The City of San Antonio has begun the recruitment process for its next Chief of Police and is asking the community to help shape the selection.
Residents are encouraged to share their input through a short survey:
To support this effort, the City has partnered with Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization with more than 30 years of experience helping cities recruit qualified law enforcement leaders.
“The Chief of Police plays a critical role for our organization and the community by leading our public safety efforts and building and maintaining our community trust in one of our core missions,” said City Manager Erik Walsh. “I’d like to encourage residents to share their thoughts to help us identify a leader who reflects the values and priorities of San Antonio.”
The input received through this survey will be used to develop an executive profile for the Police Chief applicants.
Residents are encouraged to participate and help shape the future of policing in San Antonio.