Chief of Police William McManus. Chief William P. McManus became the Chief of Police of the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) on April 17, 2006.

Sep 23, 2015 · Less than one year after he stepped down as San Antonio’s police chief, William McManus is coming back to the job, City Hall sources confirmed Wednesday afternoon. McManus, a 40-year veteran law enforcement officer, held the post for 8 1/2 years before leaving to become the senior security executive at CPS Energy.

SAPD is one of the largest municipal police departments in Texas. The current chief of police is William McManus, who is known, among other things, for his aggressive stance on those who verbally insult police officers. [6][7][8][9]

Jan 23, 2025 · San Antonio Police Chief William McManus confirmed that seven officers were shot in Stone Oak on Wednesday evening after responding to a call for a possible suicide attempt. The suspect, now ...

Jul 18, 2014 · McManus, a 40-year law enforcement veteran, will have held the post for more than 8 1/2 years by the time he steps down at the end of the year, making him one of the longest-serving chiefs in the country, a testament to his standing in San Antonio.

WWilliam McManusilliam McManus B ill McManus was appointed San Antonio’s Police Chief in March 2006. He oversees a department of more than 2,000 sworn officers and more than 800 civilian posi-tions. McManus has more than 30 years of experience in law enforce-ment. He previously served as the Chief of Police for the Min-

Oct 1, 2015 · City Council voted unanimously to rehire William McManus as the city’s police chief on Thursday. McManus led the SAPD for nine years before retiring nine months ago to join CPS Energy as it senior security executive.Most council members praised City Manager Sheryl Sculley’s selection of McManus and all lauded his leadership abilities.

Nov 24, 2021 · A Bexar County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed early this year that sought to have San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus removed from his position.

Jun 5, 2023 · SAN ANTONIO — After an especially violent weekend, speaking with conviction, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus emphatically said accountability is vital in every step of the criminal ...