The City of El Paso announced the appointment of Peter Pacillas as the interim police chief.
Pacillas, who has been serving as Assistant Police Chief since 2009, graduated from the El Paso Police Academy in 1988 and has served in all ranks within the Police Department.
"We will continue the mission of the police department which is public safety. We have to press on the legacy chief Allen's caliber," said Pacillas.
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