FORT WORTH, TEXAS – A prominent candidate for Fort Worth’s next police chief has officially withdrawn her application, following a historic promotion within the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
Emada Tingirides, previously serving as a Deputy Chief at LAPD, was recently named Assistant Chief and appointed as Director of the Office of Operations — a role that oversees five bureaus. The City of Fort Worth confirmed Monday that Tingirides is stepping away from the chief selection process in order to assume her new post in Los Angeles, according to CBS Texas.
“Chief Tingirides exemplified professionalism throughout the interview process and was a strong candidate,” said City Manager Jay Chapa. “We respect her decision to withdraw for this historic opportunity at LAPD and wish her the best.”
Her promotion makes her the first African-American woman to hold the position of Assistant Chief in LAPD’s Office of Operations.
Three Finalists Remain in Fort Worth Police Chief Search
With Tingirides no longer in the running, Fort Worth’s police chief shortlist now includes:
- Interim Chief Robert Alldredge, a 25-year veteran of the department, who assumed leadership after Chief Neil Noakes retired in May. Alldredge was previously Executive Assistant Chief.
- Vernon Hale III, former Dallas Police Deputy Chief, known for his emphasis on community policing. Hale began his career with the Dallas Police Department in 1992, led the Southeast Patrol Division, and commanded the Dallas Underwater Recovery Team before moving to Galveston to serve as chief.
- Eddie Garcia, former Dallas Police Chief, currently serving as Austin’s Assistant City Manager overseeing public safety. Garcia, the first Latino to lead DPD, was appointed in 2021 and oversaw a 19% drop in violent crime before stepping down in 2024. Though he announced retirement from law enforcement, speculation around his return to policing has persisted.
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