Tucson police chief tapped by Biden to lead US Border Patrol
President Joe Biden has offered Tucson s police chief a new job. Chief Chris Mangus has led the Tucson Police Department since 2016. Author: Adriana Loya (12NEWS) Updated: 3:24 AM MST April 13, 2021
ARIZONA, USA Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus has a new job: He was offered the chance to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the federal agency in charge of policing the U.S.- Mexico border.
Magnus has led the Tucson police department since 2016. During his time there, he’s implemented de-escalating training, an event review process and programs to promote officer health and wellness.
Map shows COVID-19 cases and case rates over the week preceding the last update.
Credit: Nick O Gara/AZPM. Sources: The New York Times, based on reports from state and local health agencies, Census Bureau. Case reports do not correspond to day of test.
Cases 850,236 | Deaths 17,086
On Monday, April 12, Arizona reported 675 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths. Over 2.5 million Arizonans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Associated Press reports.
TPD Chief Chris Magnus to be nominated to lead Customs and Border Protection
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The New York Times is reporting that President Biden will nominate Tucson Chief of Police Chris Magnus to lead Customs and Border Protection.