Uvalde Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez resigns after 26-year tenure

Uvalde Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez sent in his resignation letter Tuesday which would go into effect on April 6.

UVALDE, Texas - Uvalde Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez sent in his resignation letter Tuesday which would go into effect on April 6., the resignation stemmed from a staff meeting and Rodriguez shared with the local outlet that he wasn't "forced, asked or pressured" but was doing what was best for him and his family.

Rodriguez has been the Chief of Police since 2018, but according to the Uvalde Leader News, he was on vacation during the 2022 Robb Elementary mass shooting.Lt. Mariano Pargas was the acting police chief during that tragic day and retired just six months after that tragic day.Nothing is more important than the safety of our community, and we look forward to working together to identify the best candidate to serve the people of Uvalde.

According to the City of Uvalde, Rodriguez has been with the Uvalde Police Department for 26 years and plans to pursue new career opportunities. The Assistant Chief of Police, Homer Delgado will be named Interim Chief of Police and the city manager and Uvalde City Council will undertake the full-time replacement.

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