SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio announced Police Chief William McManus, 74, will retire next week and join a new security team at Pearl, according to a news release.
McManus originally said he will retire from the San Antonio Police Department on Sept. 30, but announced an accelerated retirement on July 10, the city’s news release said.
McManus accepted a new role as vice president of safety and security for Silver Ventures, a company that manages properties within Pearl, a spokesperson announced through a news release.
McManus’s responsibilities include security at all real estate developments, hotels, restaurants, retail shops and entertainment venues, Pearl said.
“Chief McManus is one of the most respected law enforcement leaders in the United States,” CEO of Silver Ventures Bryant Ambelang said in the release.
McManus leaves SAPD after almost 20 years at the helm of the department. He served as chief since 2006 and briefly stepped away in 2015.
“Serving the San Antonio community alongside the men and women of SAPD has been the greatest privilege of my law enforcement career. Thank you, San Antonio,” McManus said in the release. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to join the Silver Ventures team and contribute to its strong commitment to safety, hospitality, and community.”
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Erik Walsh, city manager of San Antonio, will appoint an acting police chief for the department before McManus’ departure, the release said.
Walsh is expected to chose a finalist for the police chief position by September. The finalist will be presented to city council and the mayor to discuss the hiring.
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