Lisa Davis Named Next Austin Police Chief, Pending Council Vote

City Manager T.C. Broadnax selects Cincinnati Assistant Chief Lisa Davis over Milwaukee's Jeffrey Norman for the role.

Davis will be the second woman to serve as Austin's police chief, following Robin Henderson's interim tenure.
The Austin City Council's confirmation vote is scheduled for August 6, expected to be a formality.
Davis' selection comes after a competitive interview process where she outperformed Norman.
She aims to address Austin's police staffing and morale issues, with nearly 340 officer vacancies.
Davis brings extensive experience from Cincinnati, including initiatives on crime reduction and community engagement.