Appointment of Police Chief
Summary
Jesus 'Jesse' Salome was confirmed as the new San Antonio Police Chief, succeeding William McManus after a nationwide search.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 12
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through the existing police department budget.
San Antonio residents and police department employees under new leadership.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (21)
City Council A Session - Sep 10, 2026
Jesus 'Jesse' Salome was confirmed as the new San Antonio Police Chief, succeeding William McManus after a nationwide search.
TODAY: City Council set to confirm Jesse Salame as San Antonio police chief
TODAY: City Council set to confirm Jesse Salame as San Antonio police chief WOAI
City Council unanimously approves Jesse Salame Jr. as new San Antonio police chief
City Council unanimously approves Jesse Salame Jr. as new San Antonio police chief San Antonio Current
'I know what's at stake': City Council confirms Jesse Salame's appointment as next police chief
Salame, who was hired by the San Antonio Police Department in 1999, now officially steps up to the plate as the agency's chief.
Jesse Salame officially confirmed as San Antonio's new police chief
In a unanimous vote Thursday, city council confirmed Jesse Salame as the new police chief.
POLL: What should be the new San Antonio Police chief's top priority?
POLL: What should be the new San Antonio Police chief's top priority? WOAI
City Council unanimously approves Jesse Salame’s appointment as San Antonio police chief
City Council unanimously approves Jesse Salame’s appointment as San Antonio police chief KSAT
Jesse Salame appointed San Antonio police chief, city leaders confirm
Jesse Salame appointed San Antonio police chief, city leaders confirm kens5.com
City Manager Appoints New Police Chief
City Manager Appoints New Police Chief City of San Antonio (.gov)
McManus poses for selfies, reflects on 20 years as chief at farewell bash
McManus poses for selfies, reflects on 20 years as chief at farewell bash San Antonio Express-News
Bill McManus was hired 20 years ago to 'shake up' SAPD. Did he succeed?
Bill McManus was hired 20 years ago to 'shake up' SAPD. Did he succeed? San Antonio Express-News
'No confidence in his ability to lead': Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones privately slammed McManus
'No confidence in his ability to lead': Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones privately slammed McManus San Antonio Express-News
'I loved every minute of it': William McManus reflects on his SAPD journey
"I never would have dreamed I would have been here 20 years," McManus said about serving with the San Antonio Police Department as chief.
Assistant Chief Jesse Salame named acting San Antonio police chief
Assistant Chief Jesse Salame will lead the San Antonio Police Department as acting chief starting July 11, according to city officials.
Assistant Chief Jesse Salame named acting San Antonio police chief
Jesus “Jesse” Salame Jr. will serve as acting San Antonio police chief as the city searches for a permanent replacement for William McManus.Assistant Chief Jesse Salame named acting San Antonio police chief was first posted on July 8, 2026 at 1:15 pm...
Acting Police Chief Named
Acting Police Chief Named City of San Antonio (.gov)
City of San Antonio names Jesse Salame as SAPD's acting police chief
City of San Antonio names Jesse Salame as SAPD's acting police chief KSAT
Jesse Salame named acting San Antonio police chief
Jesse Salame named acting San Antonio police chief WOAI
'I am humbled': Assistant Chief Jesse Salame named acting San Antonio police chief
'I am humbled': Assistant Chief Jesse Salame named acting San Antonio police chief kens5.com
Police Chief William McManus speeds up exit from City Hall
Police Chief William McManus speeds up exit from City Hall San Antonio Report
City of San Antonio starts search for next police chief
City of San Antonio starts search for next police chief KSAT
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