KINGSVILLE, TX — The City of Kingsville introduced their newly hired Police Chief Monday evening at the City Commissioners meeting.
John Blair is working on his on-boarding process and getting familiarized with the community and Texas State Guidelines to become a Peace Officer.
He is expected to be sworn in sometime in March after passing the state mandated exam.
As we reported in July, sexual harrassment and racially charged allegations were reported against the city's old Police Chief Ricardo Torres. Those allegations dated back to 2018.
In August, KRIS 6 News reported Torres's retirement amid an investigation into whether he violated city policies.
John Blair accepted the position in late November.
Blair comes with almost 30 years of experience in law enforcement. He is still employed with the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department in Chicago and serves as the Deputy Chief of Police.
Some of his experience includes S.W.A.T, intelligence, investigations and gang unit operations.
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