City of Fort Worth announces four finalists competing for the role of police chief
Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth City Manager Jesus “Jay” Chapa has officially announced the finalists for one of the city’s most important leadership roles — the next police chief. This position will oversee the Fort Worth Police Department, which consists of 1,896 sworn officers and 574 professional staff members, making it a vital role in shaping the city’s public safety and law enforcement efforts.
The search for a new chief began on May 4, with the application period closing one month later. Mosaic Public Partners led the national search, which drew 51 applicants from 15 states, including Texas. The pool included candidates from municipal, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Of those applicants, 92% were male and 8% were female.
Following initial screenings, nine semi-finalists were interviewed by city leadership on June 25, and from that group, four exceptional candidates were chosen to advance as finalists:
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Chief Robert A. Alldredge, Jr.
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Chief Eddie Garcia
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Chief Vernon Hale
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Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides
“I’m very pleased with the diversity, depth, and caliber of candidates who expressed interest in this important role,” said City Manager Chapa. “The strength of the finalist pool reflects the high regard for the Fort Worth Police Department, and our next chief must uphold—and build upon—that standard of excellence as we move forward.”
Community Engagement Opportunity
To ensure the community has a voice in this important selection, Fort Worth will host a community forum on Thursday, August 14 at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at City Hall (100 Fort Worth Trail) and will also be streamed live online and on Fort Worth Television (FWTV).
Residents are encouraged to submit their suggestions for questions to be asked at the forum by visiting bit.ly/FWPD-chief-forum. The online submission portal will remain open until Friday, August 8.
This forum offers Fort Worth residents the chance to hear directly from the candidates about their priorities and visions for the city’s future in public safety. It marks an important moment for community input as Fort Worth moves toward naming its next top law enforcement leader.
