Eddie Garcia, the former Dallas police chief, has been named the new chief of the Fort Worth Police Department, City Manager Jay Chapa announced Thursday afternoon.

The City of Fort Worth has announced that Dallas' former police chief Eddie Garcia is now Fort Worth's 28th police chief.

After leading police departments in California and Dallas, Eddie Garcia is stepping into a new role as Fort Worth’s police chief. Known for his results-driven leadership, Garcia left a legacy in Dallas where crime rates dropped and officer morale improved during his tenure.