PRESENTER: Presenter
Robert Camareno, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Title
Discuss and consider the confirmation of the City Manager’s appointment of the Chief of Police of the New Braunfels Police Department.
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DEPARTMENT: Police Department
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of New Braunfels conducted a nationwide search, receiving 39 applications. Eighteen candidates were invited to submit screening videos addressing key law enforcement issues, including recruitment, retention, and balancing community demands with limited resources. Two review panels-one of NBPD personnel and another of City Administration, Human Resources, and Fire Department representatives-evaluated the submissions. Based on their assessments, eight candidates were selected for interviews and given tours of the community and department.
After receiving feedback from both panels after interviews were conducted, City Manager Robert Camareno recommends the appointment of Osbaldo Flores to be confirmed as the next Chief of Police.
ISSUE:
Per State Law, this appointment requires confirmation by the governing body.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☒Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
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RECOMMENDATION:
The City Manager recommends the City Council confirm his selected appointee, Osbaldo Flores, as the City of New Braunfels Chief of Police.