Who will become Austin's next police chief? Meet the 32 people vying for the position.

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  • After nearly a year without a permanent police chief, Austin has received applications from various top-ranking police officials across the country and nearby cities for the role.
  • City Manager T.C. Broadnax, prioritizing this hire, closed applications on June 10.
  • Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson announced she would not apply for the permanent position, and no other top brass from the department applied.
  • Mayor Kirk Watson stated that the City Manager, with Mosaic Public Partners, will narrow down the list for interviews and a public meet-and-greet event with the finalists.
  • The American-Statesman received the list of all 32 candidates through a public information request.

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