El Campo’s next police chief, David Marcaurele, received enthusiastic support from the council. With over 30 years of law enforcement experience, Marcaurele, a lifelong resident of El Campo, will officially start on June 1st. He is already working closely with Interim Chief Terry Stanphill for a smooth transition. Marcaurele expressed his excitement about joining the department and thanked the interview team. As a former Wharton County Sheriff’s chief deputy, Marcaurele is familiar with the area and won’t have to relocate. He plans to study policy and assess the department in the coming weeks.