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Police Chief Brian Manley sworn in at the Austin high school he attended

Brian Manley already has the job, but he will be sworn in June 22 at Eastside Memorial High School, the school he attended as a high schooler.

AUSTIN -- Many have been expecting it to happen, and it finally became a reality Friday: An oath of office ceremony for Austin's new Police Chief Brian Manley.

Manley officially has the job, but Friday's ceremony is a formality. Austin' mayor, city manager, council members and Manley's family were in attendance. The Austin City Council approved Manley for the position earlier in June.

Manley has served as interim police chief since December 2016. His recent work in this role during the Austin bombing situation created local, national and international support for the way he handled the crisis.

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Manley started with the Austin Police Department back in 1990 and worked his way up to chief of staff. Manley will be the ninth police chief in Austin history. For the first time in four decades, Austin has a homegrown police chief who climbed his way up the ranks.

Friday's swearing-in ceremony was held at the high school Manley attended -- Eastside Memorial High School.

WATCH THE CEREMONY HERE:

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