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City Council approves jail diversion pilot, police chief confirmation, new police union pact

edmond.ortiz@gmail.com1 month ago04 mins

By Edmond Ortiz City Council had a busy morning Sept. 10, addressing key public safety issues, including endorsing a jail diversion pilot program, approving a new collective bargaining agreement with the local police union, and the confirmation of a permanent police chief. Jail diversion program The city will work with the Center for Health Care…

City Council readies to confirm Jesse Salame as permanent police chief

edmond.ortiz@gmail.com2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh announced Sept. 2 the appointment of Assistant Police Chief Jesse Salame as the city’s next permanent police chief. City Council is expected to confirm the appointment Sept. 10, as Salame succeeds longtime Chief William McManus, who is retiring from public law enforcement effective Sept. 30. What…