AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has selected Lisa Davis, currently the assistant police chief in Cincinnati, as his finalist for the city's next police chief.
Broadnax made the announcement Friday morning in a press release. City Council members will consider and potentially approve the appointment in a specially called meeting next Tuesday at 1 p.m.
"The Chief of Police is a critical position for any city and, as I’ve said since joining the City of Austin in early May, identifying a permanent police chief was a top priority for me,” said Broadnax. “I appreciate the invaluable feedback I’ve received, which has helped inform my decision. I have elected to move Chief Davis forward for confirmation by the City Council as she has a stellar record in her extensive career in law enforcement, and I am confident that she will earn the trust and confidence of our Austin Police officers and our community.”
Davis, who will be the second woman in Austin’s history to hold the permanent chief role, has served in multiple roles throughout her career and has specialized in building community relationships and using problem-solving and evidence-based policing to address crime and disorder. In Cincinnati, she created a city-wide problem-solving unit trained to address crime and disorder in chronically violent locations, reducing overall crime and increasing the quality of life for area residents.
“Collaboration and trust are the foundation of my approach to public safety,” Davis said. “I am honored to be selected as Austin’s Chief of Police and I can’t wait to begin building relationships with our officers, city leaders, and community members so we can work together to ensure Austin is a safe and welcoming place for everyone.”
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