Bill McManus was hired 20 years ago with the goal of bringing change to the San Antonio Police Department. The circumstances of his hiring suggest that there was a desire for reform within the department at that time. Further information about McManus' tenure and the impact of his hiring can be found through the San Antonio Express-News.

The newspaper has examined the question of whether McManus was successful in his efforts to "shake up" the police department. Details about McManus' accomplishments and the current state of the department are available from the San Antonio Express-News, which has reported on his 20-year tenure as a leader in the San Antonio Police Department.