City of Austin identifies top two finalists for Austin’s next Chief of Police

City of Austin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release Date: Jul. 17, 2024
Contact: Communications and Public Information Email

Candidates will be introduced at a meet-and-greet event on July 23 at the Palmer Event Center.

AUSTIN, TX - Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has announced the top finalists for the Chief of Police position. After consideration and review of all applicants, Broadnax has identified for consideration:

• Lisa Davis, Assistant Police Chief, Cincinnati Police Department
• Jefferey B. Norman, Chief of Police, Milwaukee Police Department
  

"The search for a permanent Chief of Police was at the top of my priority list when I came on as Austin City Manager in May," Broadnax said. "I am confident we have identified the best candidates that will enable us to select an exemplary, experienced leader to guide the dedicated men and women of the Austin Police Department while continuing to collaborate and build trust with the community."

The candidates under consideration will be introduced at a meet-and-greet event on Tuesday, July 23, at the Palmer Event Center, located at 900 Barton Springs Road. The event begins at 6 p.m. and doors will open to the public at 5:30 p.m. Free parking will be provided in the adjacent parking garage, which can be accessed from Barton Springs Road or Riverside Drive.

As part of the Chief of Police recruitment process, the City is inviting community members to submit questions that may be included during a moderated discussion. Questions can be submitted on the Speak Up Austin page or by calling 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000. Questions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 19.

Those attending the event can also submit questions for consideration by arriving at the Palmer Event Center between 5:30 and 6 p.m. to present their questions in person.

The public will hear opening remarks and a discussion moderated by veteran Austin news anchor Judy Maggio. After that, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with candidates from 7:30 to 8 p.m.

Interpretation services for American Sign Language, Mandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese will be available at the event. Services for other languages can be requested by calling 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 no later than Thursday, July 18.

Those who cannot attend can stream the event live on ATXN.TV (ATXN2-English and ATXN3-Spanish).

The City Manager hopes to present his top candidate for Chief of Police to the Austin City Council for consideration and approval on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.