Former San Antonio Police Chief William McManus Transitions to Consulting Role at Pearl
Former San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus has moved into a consulting role at Pearl, a popular mixed-use development, after a brief stint in a full-time security position there.
San Antonio, TX, September 4, 2026 — William McManus, formerly the Chief of the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), has taken on a new professional position. McManus has transitioned into a consulting role at Pearl, a prominent mixed-use development located in San Antonio. This move follows a period where he held a full-time security position at the same development.
McManus concluded his tenure as Chief of the San Antonio Police Department. The exact duration and specific responsibilities during his full-time security role at Pearl were not detailed. His new capacity as a consultant suggests a focus on advising Pearl’s management or operations, leveraging his extensive experience in public safety and law enforcement.
Details regarding the scope of his consulting work, the commencement date of this role, or the specific nature of the security position he previously held at Pearl were not provided. The summary indicates a recent shift in his career path, moving from a chief law enforcement role to a private sector consulting and security capacity within a well-known San Antonio landmark.
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