The City of Fort Worth says next week will mark a big step in the hiring process for the city’s next police chief.

On Tuesday, city leaders had their longest public discussion so far about whether one candidate was given special consideration during the search.

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The city says that it didn’t happen, and they are focused on hiring the best candidate for Fort Worth.

On Aug. 14, finalists Robert Alldredge, Eddie Garcia, and Vernon Hale will appear in a public forum to answer questions from the community. They’ll also face two days of interviews with community members and police department staff.

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