Council confirms Jessie Salomé as San Antonio police chief; Salomé takes oath

After a national search and community input, the council moved to confirm Jessie Salomé as the next police chief. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and multiple councilmembers praised Salomé’s local roots and experience. The mayor said the selection followed community interviews and panels and described the role as critical for city safety and trust.

Salomé took the oath of office administered by the city secretary. In the swearing moment he declared, "Yo, Jessie Salomé, juro solemnemente que ejecutaré fielmente los deberes de la oficina..." and then thanked the community for its trust. Councilmembers emphasized priorities the chief identified — addressing violent crime, expanding prevention and strengthening community trust — and the council moved the nomination forward during the meeting.