Former Amarillo police chief Martin Birkenfeld was paid $175,000 to retire after supporting a convicted child ...

The city of Amarillo said that Chief Birkenfeld "has elected to retire from the City of Amarillo effective February 21".

Former Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld received a $175,000 payout to retire after supporting a convicted child predator, ...

The decision comes ahead of a scheduled city meeting at 8 a.m. Friday at City Hall, where officials will discuss the employment status of Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld. The meeting agenda ...

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.