The City of Austin is launching a national search for its next Chief of Police with assistance from the recruiting firm Mosaic Public Partners. 

City Manager T.C. Broadnax, who began his new role on May 6, highlighted the hiring of a permanent police chief as one of his first priorities. 

“Public safety is of paramount importance, not just to me and the Mayor and City Council, but to Austin as a whole. My commitment to this community is to find the absolute best candidate for this critical role,” said Broadnax.  “I want to ensure that I bring forward someone who will build trust  and foster a culture of transparency and accountability.” 

The position was posted today, Wednesday, May 15, and will remain open until June 10. Mosaic will also be gathering input from the public through a survey that will be released next week and will remain open until the posting closes. The City aims to have candidates identified shortly after the position closes and will promptly begin the interview process.  

Several interview panels will be scheduled to meet toinclude community members, law enforcement personnel, and City leadership. Additionally, a meet-and-greet community event with the finalists will also be scheduled.  

The City will provide updates, as they become available, about the survey and the community meet-and-greet event.