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Axios
4 days ago
- Politics
- Axios
Eddie Garcia's possible comeback
Former Dallas police chief Eddie Garcia, who left last year to become an assistant city manager in Austin, is now vying for the top cop job in Fort Worth. Why it matters: Fort Worth is Texas' fourth largest city and the country's 11th largest, per the latest Census Bureau figures. The city's next police chief will be tasked with implementing public safety policies, maintaining the public's trust and weighing relationships with other agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Driving the news: Garcia is a finalist for the Fort Worth chief, as are interim chief Robert Alldredge Jr., former Dallas deputy chief Vernon Hale III and Los Angeles deputy chief Emada Tingirides, the city announced Tuesday. State of play: The Fort Worth Police Department has around 1,900 officers and 574 professional staff members and often has to compete with other nearby departments for recruits. Zoom in: Tingirides is the only woman finalist. She has spent 30 years with LAPD and was first lady Michelle Obama's guest at the 2015 State of the Union. Alldredge has spent 26 years at the Fort Worth Police Department and has served in almost all of the department's major divisions. Hale left Dallas after a 26-year career to become Galveston's police chief in 2018. He is now an assistant police chief in Prince George's County, Maryland. Garcia has spent over 30 years in public safety, including a stint as president of the Major Cities Chiefs Association. He called himself a " blue collar chief" in Dallas and was popular among the rank-and-file and city leaders. The intrigue: Dallas officials tried holding on to Garcia, but he left to work for Austin city manager TC Broadnax, who used to be Dallas' city manager. What we're wondering: What sparked Garcia's interest in returning to North Texas and policing, just months after leaving for Austin.
CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia among finalists for Fort Worth police chief
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. CBS News Texas previously reported that Houston was courting Garcia to take over its police department after the departure of its chief. In an interview with CBS News Texas earlier this year, Garcia shared that Dallas would be his last go-around as a police chief. Who is Former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia Puerto Rican-born Garcia was appointed to the position in 2021. He was the first Latino to serve as Dallas Police chief in the department's 140-year history. One of his goals when he joined the department was to reduce violent crime. Data shows overall violence has decreased by 19% since then. Dallas' current Police Chief Daniel Comeaux was sworn in during a joint ceremony with Dallas Fire-Rescue Chief Justin Ball. Comeaux is a former DEA agent in Houston and started his law enforcement career with the Houston Police Department. He said his top priorities are recruitment and going after criminals with felony warrants. He's also promised to give his roughly 300 officers and command staff a chance to prove themselves before making any major changes. Interim Fort Worth Police Chief Robert Alldredge The interim police chief has been with the department for over 25 years, most recently as the executive assistant chief. Alldredge took over after Neil Noakes retired in May. Former Dallas Police Deputy Chief Vernon Hale III Hale is known for his support of community policy. Hale started with the Dallas Police Department in 1992 and served as deputy chief of the Southeast Patrol Division and commander of the Dallas Underwater Recovery Team. Hale left DPD in 2017 to become the chief of police in Galveston. Los Angeles Police Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides Tingirides joined the LAPD in 1995 and has a reputation for community engagement and partnerships with underserved communities, according to the LAPD Community Partnership Bureau. Following a series of promotions, in August 2020, Tingirides became deputy chief and commanding officer of a new Community Safety Partnership Bureau, where she oversees nine CSP teams.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eddie Garcia, Packers kicker in 1980s and later a board member, dies at 65
Eddie Garcia, a member of the Green Bay Packers board of directors and former place-kicker for the team, died on June 5 at his home in Poygan. He was 65. The Packers drafted Garcia in the 10th round of the 1982 draft out of Southern Methodist University, where he is tied for the school record of 44 field goals. Advertisement Garcia was injured during the 1982 season, but took over kickoff duties in 1983, while Pro Football Hall of Famer Jan Stenerud kicked field goals and extra points. Stenerud left for the Minnesota Vikings the next season and Garcia did all the kicking for seven games, before he was injured again. He made three of nine field goals and 14 of 15 extra points. He was waived following the 1984 season. Eddie Garcia, Packers kicker and board member, died June 5, 2025. He was 65. Garcia was elected to the Packers board of directors in 2021. He served on the sales and marketing and Green Bay Packers Foundation committees. According to his obituary, his favorite part of his role with the Packers board was working on the Packers Foundation's distribution of money to local nonprofits and charities. He said he felt honored to help support the work being done across Wisconsin by those organizations. Advertisement Garcia was a graduate of Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business, and after his football career, worked for Oshkosh Corp., much of the time in the Oshkosh Defense division, in sales and marketing. Contact Richard Ryman at rryman@ Follow him on Twitter at @RichRymanPG, on Instagram at @rrymanPG or on Facebook at This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Eddie Garcia, Packers kicker and board member, dead at 65
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former NFL Kicker and SMU Great Unexpectedly Dies at 65
Former NFL Kicker and SMU Great Unexpectedly Dies at 65 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former Green Bay Packers kicker Eddie Garcia passed away at his home in Poygan, Wisconsin last week. He was 65. Advertisement The tenth-round pick in the 1982 NFL Draft spent three seasons with the Packers. While at SMU, Garcia earned first-team All SWC honors in 1980 and was a second-team AP All-American in 1981 for the Mustangs. As of the 2024 season, Garcia ranks 5th all-time in career points for SMU with 262 (130 PATs and 44 field goals) Garcia kicked in 19 NFL games over the 1983 and '84 seasons, making three of nine field goal attempts. In his first season, he handled the kickoff duties while Jan Stenerud kicked field goals and extra points. In 1984, Garcia was the kicker for seven games until he injured his hamstring and was placed on injured reserve. He was waived following the season, according to the Packers. Related: SMU's Rhett Lashlee Admits the College Football Playoff Made an Error Garcia was elected to the Packers' board of directors in 2021 and served on the sales and marketing and Green Bay Packers Foundation committees. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Packers Announce Sudden Death of Beloved Legend Eddie Garcia
Packers Announce Sudden Death of Beloved Legend Eddie Garcia originally appeared on Athlon Sports. He only played two seasons with the Green Bay Packers, but his impact has persevered well past his playing days. Advertisement Drafted by the Packers in the 10th round of the 1982 NFL Draft, kicker Eddie Garcia's career was cut short by a hamstring injury, prompting a transition into a career in marketing and sales that eventually brought him back to the Packers organization as a board member. On Tuesday, June 10, the Packers announced that Garcia had passed away on June 5. He was 65. The cause of death was not disclosed in Garcia's obituary, published originally by The Green Bay Gazette, but it did say his death was unexpected. "His sudden departure leaves a lasting void for his family, but they are comforted in knowing he is at peace in heaven with his loved ones who departed before him," the obituary states. Advertisement As the senior director of Oshkosh Corporation's Oshkosh Defense division, Garcia facilitated the Packers Military Appreciation Game sponsorship as a way to honor service members and veterans. "It was often joked that Eddie could sell ice to a penguin in relation to his sales talents, but at the end of the day he was most proud to build relationships with our country's active duty military, forming many lasting friendships along the way," the obituary states. Outside of work, Garcia "loved to travel the world, and then relax in Florida during the cold winters with his wife of 40 years and partner in adventure, Jill," the obituary said. Related: Packers Honor Mason Crosby With Powerful 8-Word Tribute Related: Packers Attempted To Trade Two-Time All-Pro To AFC Powerhouse This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
