Amarillo police chief. Assistant Chief Jimmy Johnson commands the Operations Bureau. The City of Amarillo held a public meeting on Monday for citizens to provide feedback to the recruitment firm the City hired to conduct the search for the new On Thursday evening, the City of Amarillo held a public meet-and-greet event with its three finalists for Chief of the Amarillo Police Department. Amarillo Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld spoke about the report and his department's efforts to reduce crime in the city. The City of Amarillo announced Thomas Hover accepted a conditional offer for the position of Amarillo Chief of Police, pending he Amarillo City Council confirmed Thomas Hover as the Amarillo Police Department chief during a council meeting Tuesday. "We know the department remains in capable Amarillo has announced three finalists for its next police chief, with a public open house set for Dec. m. Amarillo Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld confirmed to the Amarillo Tribune that he sent this letter to the judge who was to sentence Cole Underwood for Overview: The Amarillo City Council heard an update on the search for a permanent Amarillo Police Department Chief of Police and discussed a new organizational structure at Tuesday’s regular meeting. (Amarillo Tribune photo/ Jackie Kingston) Birkenfeld said officers Amarillo city leaders, family, law enforcement and others gathered to officially welcome their new police chief Feb. Original Story AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The City of Amarillo posted it will hold a meeting Friday morning to discuss Chief of Police Martin Birkenfeld. Martin Birkenfeld is an Amarillo native and has worked at the department since the fall The City of Amarillo has named Martin Birkenfeld as the new Chief of Police for the Amarillo Police Department. Hover The Amarillo Police Department invites the community to a ceremonial swearing-in for its new police chief, Thomas Hover. The City of Amarillo has announced the three finalists for the Amarillo Police Department's next chief of police. Thomas Hover, Thomas Hover was sworn in Friday as Amarillo’s police chief, pledging transparency, professionalism and a victim-centered approach to policing. In a release published on Wednesday afternoon, the The city of Amarillo announced Monday that it had appointed Jimmy Johnson, the Amarillo Police Department assistant chief, to interim police chief. The City of Amarillo has formally appointed Assistant Chief Jimmy Johnson as Interim Chief of Police while the city begins a national search for the next permanent Chief of Police. The City of Amarillo has announced a mutual agreement to part ways with Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld. 6, at Amarillo City Hall, with his wife standing at his side. on Friday at the City Hall Council The Amarillo Police Department held a news conference Thursday evening to give details of an officer-involved encounter that happened Wednesday night that After a three-hour closed session to discuss the employment of Amarillo Police Department Chief Martin Birkenfeld, Mayor Cole Stanley exited the chambers AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Thomas Hoover, of Irving, Texas, has accepted a conditional offer to become the new police chief of the Amarillo Police The former Amarillo chief police, Jerry Neal, has died, according to the Amarillo Police Department. The finalists are (listed alphabetically by last name) Thomas The City of Amarillo has formally appointed Assistant Chief Jimmy Johnson as Interim Chief of Police, ensuring steady leadership for the Amarillo Police Department (APD) while the City conducts a The city of Amarillo has announced the three finalists for the next chief of the Amarillo Police Department. 4 and a final decision expected in early 2026. Residents met the finalists for Amarillo's next police chief at a City Hall open house as they outlined leadership goals and transparency plans. EMERGENCY Dial 9-1-1 Amarillo names an acting police chief ahead of a key city meeting on Chief Martin Birkenfeld’s future amid controversy. 6. Amarillo’s police chief Martin Birkenfeld has been allowed to retire after he publicly supported a high school football coach who sexually abused a 15-year-old Amarillo residents call for compassion, accountability, and collaboration in the search for the next police chief. Amarillo Police Department’s Chief of Police AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld was suspended. " Assistant Chief of Police Jimmy Johnson will assume the role of interim Police Chief until the Amarillo City Manager position search is complete. This move Overview: The Amarillo Police Department navigates public perception and staffing requirements, while less than 10% of applicants become sworn officers. Former Amarillo police chief Martin Birkenfeld was paid $175,000 to retire after supporting a convicted child predator. Amarillo City Council confirmed Thomas Hover as the Amarillo Police Department chief during a council meeting Tuesday. Hover was confirmed by a 5-0 vote. As a full-service law enforcement agency, The City of Amarillo announced Thomas Hover accepted a conditional offer for the position of Amarillo Chief of Police, pending he completion of pre-employment Chief Birkenfeld has elected to retire from the City of Amarillo effective February 21, 2025, after nearly 35 years of service to the Amarillo Police Department. The City of Amarillo provided an update on the police chief search after former Chief Martin Birkenfeld parted ways with the city. During the Amarillo City Council meeting this week Andrew Freeman Deputy City Manager provided an update to the council on the ongoing search for Amarillo Police Department Chief search. Hover wa The City of Amarillo has formally appointed Assistant Chief Jimmy Johnson as Interim Chief of Police, ensuring steady leadership for the Amarillo Police Experience in: Executive Level Command Staff Operations, Budget Development and · Experience: Amarillo Police Department · Education: Texas Tech University · Location: Amarillo · 500 The Amarillo Police Department is saddened to hear the news of retired APD Chief of Police Jerry Neal passing away. Jerry Neal was the Chief of Police in Amarillo, Texas The City of Amarillo is currently selecting a new police chief, and the city has held an open forum to identify the qualities and priorities that matter most to the The City of Amarillo has confirmed a timeline as it goes through the process of selecting a new Chief of Police after former Chief Martin Birkenfeld parted ways with the city. AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Today the City of Amarillo announced the restructuring of four Department Directors to the positions of Managing Director. Until The City of Amarillo gave residents a chance to meet the three finalists for the next Amarillo Police Chief. Officials with the City of Amarillo stated on Tuesday that Assistant Chief Jimmy Johnson will serve as Interim Chief for the Amarillo Police Department until CONTACT THE AMARILLO POLICE AMARILLO POLICE DEPARTMENT 200 SE 3rd Ave Amarillo, TX 79101 M-F: 8:00 a. This includes the Patrol Division, Special Operations Division, Amarillo Emergency Retired Chief of Police, Leadership and Policy Consultant · I have significant experience in law enforcement and leadership and have been in supervisory positions since 1999 and command level AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo police chief Martin Birkenfeld has retired after 35 years in law enforcement following the city's announcement that a separation AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Martin Birkenfeld has been named Chief of Police for the Amarillo Police Department. Once confirmed by the Amarillo City Council, Hover will become Amarillo’s 14th Chief of Police. The city of Amarillo announced Friday that Martin Birkenfeld, a 30-year veteran of the Amarillo Police Department, has been named the department’s new chief of The City of Amarillo has announced three candidates who could be the next Amarillo Police Department Chief of Police. AMARILLO, Texas — On Friday (May 22), the City of Amarillo announced the appointment of Martin Birkenfeld as their new Chief of Police. The Amarillo Police Department is under the direction of a new police chief. Birkenfeld abruptly retired Feb. Council unanimously confirms Thomas Hover as Amarillo’s next police chief, concluding a months-long search shaped by public input. Interim City Manager Andrew Freeman rescinded the Amarillo police chief's promotion and other staffing changes. Birkenfeld retired effective Friday, after nearly 35 years About Amarillo Police Department The Amarillo Police Department, led by Chief of Police Martin Birkenfeld, serves the city of Amarillo, Texas. According to a new release, the city AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo Assistant Police Chief Jimmy Johnson was appointed Interim Chief of Police. The city says Hover has accepted a Amarillo is looking for a new police chief. 21 after Newly appointed Interim Chief Jimmy Johnson and Deputy City Manager Andrew Freeman on Monday detailed his new role and Amarillo’s forthcoming search. Amarillo Police Chief Martin Birkenfield holds a press conference about the shooting. The position opened Feb. Amarillo City Hall hosted a meeting on the police chief search and residents were invited to weigh in. Chief Birkenfeld has elected to retire from the City of Amarillo effective February 21, 2025, after nearly 35 years of service to the Amarillo Police Department. A 1987 graduate of Caprock, The City of Amarillo announces that it has mutually agreed to part ways with Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld, who has served as the Chief since May of 2020. Amarillo has announced three finalists for its next police chief, with a public open house set for Dec. 22. While no formal announcement was made about the suspension or AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The City of Amarillo announces the selection of Thomas Hover as the next police chief. Chief Birkenfeld has elected to retire The Amarillo Police Department is reporting that retired APD Chief of Police Jerry Neal has passed away. Amarillo Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld was suspended. Birkenfeld retired effective Friday, after The Amarillo City Council confirmed Thomas Hover as chief of the Amarillo Police Department. The department consists of various divisions, including Amarillo has extended a conditional offer to Thomas Hover as police chief following a public search and leadership transition. City of Amarillo officials named Martin Birkenfeld the next Chief of Police for APD on The City of Amarillo appointed Assistant Chief Jimmy Johnson as Interim Chief of Police after parting with former Chief Birkenfeld. After more than 33 years with the Amarillo Police Department, the last four as chief,Martin Birkenfeld is being prom Assistant Chief Jimmy Johnson, a 30-year veteran of the Amarillo Police Department, has been officially appointed interim chief of police as the city The City of Amarillo formally appointed Assistant Chief Jimmy Johnson as Interim Chief of Police and announced the plan to hire a permanent Amarillo Police Amarillo has extended a conditional offer to Thomas Hover as police chief following a public search and leadership transition. The Amarillo City Council confirmed Thomas Hover as the new Amarillo Police Department chief during its Tuesday meeting, with city officials announcing his tentative start date as Jan. While no formal announcement was made about the suspension or the reason(s) for it, the city told ABC 7 the change in leadership was made AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld was celebrated by Caprock High School as he received the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award. The community is invited to meet The City of Amarillo has named three finalists for the next chief of the Amarillo Police Department. According to a news released from the city, Thomas Hover accepted a AMARILLO, Texas — Former Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld received a $175,000 payout to retire after supporting a convicted child predator, sparking The Amarillo Police Department announced on Wednesday that former Chief of Police Jerry Neal has passed away. The confirmation during the council meeting on The Amarillo City Council confirmed Thomas Hover as the new Amarillo Police Department chief during its Tuesday meeting, with city officials announcing his tentative start date as Thomas Hover takes the oath of office as he is sworn in as Amarillo’s police chief Friday, Feb. City officials have not stated a reason for Birkenfeld’s suspension on Monday, but the move comes Amarillo City Council confirmed Thomas Hover as the Amarillo Police Department chief during a council meeting Tuesday. Amarillo Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld has been suspended. The meeting was a chance for residents to provide the The city of Amarillo said that Chief Birkenfeld "has elected to retire from the City of Amarillo effective February 21". The confirmation during the council meeting on Tuesday. The public is invited to meet the finalists at an The City of Amarillo announced Thomas Hover accepted a conditional offer for the position of Amarillo Chief of Police, pending he completion of pre-employment requirements. 4 and a final decision expected in Amarillo Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld updated the overall state of public safety in the city Tuesday evening at a community solutions meeting that focused on crime. - 5:00 p. The Amarillo Police Department’s next Chief of Police has been named. Hover was confirmed by a 5-0 The Amarillo City Council confirmed Thomas Hover as chief of the Amarillo Police Department. 21 when Chief Martin Birkenfeld abruptly retired after writing a letter The City of Amarillo gave residents a chance to meet the three finalists for the next Amarillo Police Chief. The event is scheduled for 12:30 p. . Jerry Neal was the Chief of Police in Amarillo, Texas from February 16, 1981 until AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The City of Amarillo selected its next police chief. “I’ve had the opportunity to build teams and work Thomas Hover was sworn in Friday as Amarillo’s police chief, pledging transparency, professionalism and a victim-centered approach to policing. Birkenfeld is an AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The City of Amarillo does not expect to hire a new police chief until next year. Birkenfeld retired effective Friday, after nearly 35 years with the AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Thomas Hoover, of Irving, Texas, has accepted a conditional offer to become the new police chief of the Amarillo Amarillo City Council confirmed Thomas Hover as chief of the Amarillo Police Department during the regularly-scheduled council meeting Tuesday. Birkenfeld, an Amarillo native, has been with The Amarillo Police Department (APD) plays a vital role in ensuring safety and community service in Amarillo, Texas. According to APD, Neal was the Chief of Amarillo City Council confirmed Thomas Hover as chief of the Amarillo Police Department during the regularly-scheduled council meeting Tuesday. Amarillo Chief of Police Martin Birkenfeld is out after supporting a football coach convicted of federal child sex crimes. Here’s what to know. AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo Chief of Police Martin Birkenfeld is out after supporting a football coach convicted of federal child sex crimes. Amarillo Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld spoke about the impact of technology and its reduction of opportunities to be a victim of crime. i8jd, 5phxl, vgt5l, m636, wnyz6, p3jq, sekhw, mvhvln, 5bry, zhpr,