Uvalde police chief promises ‘complete culture change’ as part of overarching plan to revamp department [Video]

UVALDE, Texas — Enhancing professional development, accountability and transparency are among the goals of the Uvalde Police Department’s ongoing Guardian Initiative. 

“There’s going to be a complete culture change here at the City of Uvalde Police Department,” said Homer Delgado, who was appointed in April to serve as Uvalde police chief. 

Homer Delgado has been working with regional, state and federal partners on implementing policy changes within the department. 

Changes in leadership emerged from the tragedy at Robb Elementary on May 24, 2022, when a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers. Nearly 400 law enforcement officers responded to the shooting, taking over an hour to take down the shooter, which fueled public outrage and calls for accountability in light of law enforcement’s delayed response. 

“We plan on rebuilding trust …