Austin selects Lisa Davis, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, as new Chief of Police to address staffing shortages and morale crisis.
Lisa Davis, an assistant police chief from Cincinnati, has been selected as the new Austin Chief of Police. Davis, with over 30 years of law enforcement experience, will focus on increasing police contact for positive resolution, boosting morale for APD officers, and enhancing community engagement. She aims to build trust through transparency and involvement in the community. Davis will be the second woman to lead the Austin Police Department, which faces staffing shortages and a morale crisis. Her appointment requires approval from the Austin City Council.
August 02, 2024
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