City of Pharr to Appoint Juan F. Gonzalez as Chief of Police
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr will appoint Juan F. Gonzalez as Chief of Police for the Pharr Police Department.
The swearing-in will be held TODAY, June 5, 2023, during the scheduled City Commission Meeting at Pharr City Hall (118 S. Cage Blvd, 2nd Floor) at 4 pm.
Juan Gonzalez has served the Pharr Police Department for over 16 years starting as a patrol officer in 2007. Since then, Gonzalez has worked in the Criminal Investigations Division, SWAT team, the South Texas Auto Theft Task Force, and has served as Deputy Chief and Assistant Chief of Police. Since September 2022, Gonzalez has served as the Acting Chief of Police.
“I am excited to continue my leadership role here with the men and women of the Pharr Police Department.” Acting Chief of Police Juan Gonzalez said. “I was born and raised in this great city, so it feels great to give back to the community that gave so much to me,” Gonzalez added.
