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San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, the city’s longest-serving chief, is retiring in September 2026 after a 20-year tenure marked by community policing and controversy.
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, who has led the department since 2018, announced his retirement in September 2026 after nearly 20 years in the role, making him the city’s longest-serving chief.
He cited a desire to step down after a tenure marked by community policing efforts, transparency initiatives, and high-profile challenges including crime rate increases and officer-involved shootings.
McManus, 74, will remain in office through September to aid the transition.
His departure follows tensions with city leadership and the police union, including criticism over prosecution decisions in the 2023 shooting of Melissa Perez.
The city has begun preparing for a leadership search, though no successor has been named.
El jefe de policía de San Antonio, William McManus, el jefe de mayor antigüedad de la ciudad, se jubilará en septiembre de 2026 después de un mandato de 20 años marcado por la policía comunitaria y la controversia.