The Calallen Independent School District will soon be looking for a new police chief.

On Sept. 8, Chief John Garcia resigned from his position as the top officer with the school district.

Tyrese Boone Calallen ISD Police Chief Juan Garcia speaks to neighbors at the administration building

The district declined to provide a reason for the resignation but Superintendent Emily Lorenz released the following statement,

The position will be posted in the very near future, and we hope to find the ideal candidate to lead safety and security initiatives for the district.

Emily Lorenz, Calallen ISD Superintendent

In the meantime, the district has named Sergeant Jay Clements as its interim police chief.

Garcia made school history on Dec. 9, 2024 , after he was sworn in as the district's fir

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