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Jesse Salame tapped as San Antonio’s next police chief
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Diego Medel , as published by San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom)
· September 2, 2026
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Key points The chosen candidate is Jesse Salame, who has spent 27 years with the SAPD. A 27-year veteran of the police force has been selected as the next police chief.
A 27-year veteran of the police force has been selected as the next police chief. City Manager Erik Walsh made the selection following a nationwide search. The chosen candidate is Jesse Salame, who has spent 27 years with the SAPD.
Further details about the selection process and Jesse Salame's background are available from the source. The announcement was made public on September 2, 2026.
The source provides more information about the new police chief and the circumstances surrounding the selection. For more details, readers can refer to the original article.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom) Reading time: 1 min
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