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Harlingen names Alfred Alviad chief of police after closed‑session deliberation
Summary
After executive session, the commission appointed Deputy Chief Alfred Alviad as Harlingen’s next police chief under authority of Texas local government code; the appointment passed unanimously.
Following a closed executive session, the Harlingen City Commission appointed Deputy Chief Alfred Alviad as the city’s new chief of police. The appointment was made pursuant to Texas local government code provisions governing personnel matters and was approved unanimously on an open‑session motion.
Commissioners and the mayor praised Alviad’s interim work and asked the public to join them for a photo after the meeting. The hire completes the department’s leadership transition discussed in executive session; personnel details such as the effective start date and contractual terms will be handled by the city manager and human resources according to standard municipal procedures.
The motion to appoint Alviad passed unanimously; staff will announce implementation details and arrange a public introduction.
