Police Chief Albert Garcia has announced his retirement from the City of Levelland, effective May 31, 2024.
Garcia, a 31-year law enforcement professional, has worked for the City of Levelland for almost 16 years, having also spent 17 years of his career as a Chief of Police in Littlefield, Idalou and ultimately returning home to Levelland. Garcia assumed the position as Levelland Police Chief in June of 2017.
“Chief Garcia is a man of integrity and solid character. Our community has been blessed to have him as our Police Chief. His servant’s heart has instilled a strong foundation of ‘service above self’ at Levelland Police Department. That foundation will benefit the department and its new leader in the months and years to come,” said James Fisher, City of Levelland City Manager. Garcia, whose department recently earned accreditation through the Texas Police Chief’s Association, has worked to increase training opportunities, implement physical fitness standards and testing, and has worked hard to promote “community policing” which creates relationships throughout the community.
Near and dear to his heart is the formation of “Blue & You”, a 501C3 organization that raises money to assist the Levelland Police Department with community outreach and special events. “Blue & You” funds the annual National Night Out event and the “Blue Santa” Christmas shopping event for local children.
Garcia won’t be sitting idle. He has accepted a position as Dean of Technical Education with South Plains College.
“This is a great opportunity for Chief Garcia to continue to contribute to our community, and we wish him the best,” said Fisher.
Garcia is a graduate of South Plains College where he received an Associates degree in Law Enforcement Technology. He graduated from Wayland Baptist University where he earned both a Bachelors degree in Occupational Education and a Masters degree in Public Administration.
In 2022, Chief Garcia was Awarded the Medal of Valor through the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement for his involvement in an active shooter event on July 15, 2021. Garcia is the immediate Past President of the Texas Police Chief’s Association.
The City will conduct an assessment of the Levelland Police Department by meeting with department employees, leadership team and City Council to determine the next steps in filling this critical community leadership position.
For further information, contact James Fisher, City Manager, at 806-894-0113.
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