DALLAS – Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia’s last day on the job is Friday. He’s moving to Austin to start a new career as assistant city manager over public safety in November. The outgoing chief signed a new agreement several months ago to stay on the job through 2027, but he then decided to leave.
“We’re excited for him that he was able to fulfill his dreams,” Dallas Police Association President Jaime Castro said.
It’s the end of an era for the Dallas Police Department with Chief Garcia’s departure. He was born in Puerto Rico and is the first Latino to serve as Dallas Police chief in the department’s 140-year history…