SAN ANTONIO – After 20 years of service, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus will be retiring.
The City of San Antonio announced the news on Friday, saying McManus—who is the longest serving police chief in the city’s history—plans to retire by September 2026.
McManus joined the San Antonio Police Department as chief of police on April 17, 2006, after previously serving as chief of police in Minneapolis and Dayton, Ohio.
“Serving the City of San Antonio has been one of the greatest honors of my career,” said McManus in a news release. “I am proud of the men and women protecting our community. Together, we have strengthened trust and advanced public safety. I remain fully committed to this work through my final year and to supporting a smooth and thoughtful transition.”
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said she was “grateful” for McManus’ service, and she appreciated “his decades long commitment to keeping San Antonio safe.”
City Manager Erik Walsh called McManus an “exceptional leader” who has “strengthened public safety across San Antonio and set an example for other cities nationwide.”
“He has built strong relationships with our community and with police officers. His dedication to service and collaboration has positioned the Department well for the future, and we are grateful for his continued leadership through September 2026,” said Walsh.
According to the release, information about the future transition period will be shared at a later time.