Who will become Austin's next police chief? Meet the 32 people vying for the position.
Date postedJune 18, 2024
Quick Summary:
- 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.