Lisa Davis confirmed as the next head of the Austin Police Department - Austin Monitor
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from Austin Monitor1 month ago
City Council approved the nomination of the 32-year law enforcement veteran Lisa Davis as the new head of Austin Police Department. She is known for her career focusing on 'evidence-based policing'.
Austin Monitorhttps://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/08/lisa-davis-confirmed-as-the-next-head-of-the-austin-police-department/
Lisa Davis expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the APD, highlighting her commitment to serving Austin and addressing issues like understaffing and labor contract negotiations.
Austin Monitorhttps://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/08/lisa-davis-confirmed-as-the-next-head-of-the-austin-police-department/
APD faces challenges like understaffing with 371 patrol position vacancies and ongoing negotiations for a labor contract. The city's police union is circling a deal with Davis.
Austin Monitorhttps://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/08/lisa-davis-confirmed-as-the-next-head-of-the-austin-police-department/
Davis's appointment follows a monthslong, national search process, with her being the sole finalist selected by City Manager T.C. Broadnax, and unanimously supported by the Council.
Austin Monitorhttps://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/08/lisa-davis-confirmed-as-the-next-head-of-the-austin-police-department/
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