Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia is one of four finalists to be the police chief in Fort Worth. The three others include interim Police Chief Robert Alldredge, former Dallas Police Deputy Chief Vernon Hale III and Los Angeles Police Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides, the city announced Tuesday morning.
In September 2024, Garcia left his position before his agreement with Dallas ended in May 2027 for a city management role in Austin as assistant city manager, overseeing public safety.
In a statement issued at the time, Garcia said he was retiring from his career in law enforcement. During the spring of 2024, there was speculation about other Texas cities wanting Garcia as their chief of police…