UVALDE, Texas – The City of Uvalde has hired a new assistant chief of police.
Homer Delgado, who is currently police chief in Dilley, will start his new position on May 8.
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“In his tenure there, he has done an excellent job of building strong, transparent relationships between the citizens of Dilley and the police department,” a news release said.
Delgado has 26 years of law enforcement experience that includes hostage negotiations and criminal investigations.
“His policing philosophy is to balance a foundation of traditional policing concepts with innovative and progressive methods designed to evolve with our community’s future needs,” the news release said.