The Chief of Police is a critical position for any city, and identifying a permanent police chief for Austin was a top priority when I became city manager in May.

We worked diligently to find the best candidates possible and to provide our community members with the opportunity to tell us what qualities they wanted to see in a Chief of Police and provide their feedback as we narrowed the field. I'm currently reviewing that feedback, as well as input from our stakeholder interview panels and City Council. 

For that reason, I’ve decided not to request a special called meeting for next Tuesday, July 30, to ask the Mayor and Council to confirm a new police chief.

This position is too critical to our Police Department, the City organization as a whole, and this community to rush. Therefore, I’m going to take additional time to consider our two very qualified candidates before making a final decision.  

- T.C. Broadnax, Austin City Manager

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