Martin Birkenfeld has been with the Amarillo Police Department since 1990 and was promoted to police chief in 2020.On Friday, ...

In a news release the city issued at 3 p.m. Friday, the city said it "has mutually agreed to part ways with Police Chief ...

Assistant Police Chief Jimmy Johnson was named interim police chief for the City of Amarillo.The temporary change in ...

Amarillo names an acting police chief ahead of a key city meeting on Chief Martin Birkenfeld’s future amid controversy.

Chief Martin Birkenfeld emphasized the gravity of the incident and the community’s response. "The motive here is inexcusable. It's hate-fueled anger. It's not more complicated than that — it's ...

The Amarillo VA Health Care System released an update regarding the impact of the federal funding freeze on its staff.

Thank you.” In a news release the city issued at 3 p.m. Friday, the city said it "has mutually agreed to part ways with Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld, who has served as the Chief since May of 2020.