Austin Police Department

One Austin, Safer Together

 Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis

Chief of Police Lisa Davis

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis is the second woman in Austin’s history to serve as permanent Chief of Police. Her career spans more than three decades with the Cincinnati Police Department, where she served as Assistant Chief and Investigations Bureau Commander, which oversees homicide, major offenders, narcotics, and personal crimes. Learn more about Chief of Police Lisa Davis and the APD Executive Team.

APD Leadership Team

APD 100-Day Plan

I am honored to serve as your Police Chief. I will be rolling out a 100-day action plan aimed at improving: 1) Our agency’s recruitment, retention, and morale; 2) Community trust and prevention initiatives, and 3) APD's capacity for excellence and innovation. Read more about the plan here and learn how you can give your feedback.


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Thank an Officer

Every day, the Austin Police Department serves the people of Austin, Texas. If you want to thank, commend or congratulate an officer, please share your story with us. Thanks for your kind words. They mean a lot to the police officers who serve Austin.