Interim Chief Makes Final Cut of Contenders to Lead APD

Chacon chosen alongside candidates from Dallas, Los Angeles

"...Austin's Interim Chief of Police Joseph Chacon is one of three..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

City Manager Names Interim Chief Joseph Chacon as Chief of Austin PD

APD veteran awaits City Council confirmation next week

"...the opportunity to make Joseph Chacon their new police chief in 2020 and 2021, respectively, City Manager Spencer Cronk..."

Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Manager Names Interim Chief Joseph Chacon as Chief of Austin PD

APD veteran awaits City Council confirmation next week

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Veteran Named Interim Police Chief as City Launches Speedy Search

Joe Chacon not a “placeholder,” says City Manager Cronk

"...Assistant Chief Joe Chacon has gotten the nod from City Manager..."

March 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley Announces Retirement

Manley's 30-year career with APD will end March 28

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley will retire on March 28, following a..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Amid Tough Questioning, Council Confirms Chacon as New Police Chief

Alter, Kelly vote against longtime APD insider

"...30 confirmed Joseph Chacon’s appointment as Austin’s new police chief on a 9-2 vote, with Council Members Alison Alter..."

Oct. 2, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Identifies Top Seven Candidates for Next Police Chief

APD Interim Chief Joseph Chacon among those on the shortlist

"...on the shortlist for becoming Austin Police Department's next chief...."

July 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Brian Manley to Be Named Lone Finalist for Chief of Austin Police

City Manager Spencer Cronk to make announcement Monday

"...the only finalist being considered for the vacancy of chief of the Austin Police Department. Cronk will put Manley..."

April 30, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police

"...up the chain of command from beat cop to chief of police...."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

After Rocky Two Years, Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon Will Retire

Chacon joined APD in 1998

"...Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon announced today, Aug. 21, that he will..."

Aug. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The City's (Interim) Plan for the Public Safety Chiefs

Police, Fire, and Police Monitor all addressed

"...Manager Rey Arellano concerning the process for hiring permanent chiefs for the Police and Fire departments, and a police..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Allen Named Interim CEO of Cap Met

To no one's surprise, VP moves up to top slot

"...Board of Directors today appointed Doug Allen to be interim CEO and president of the transit agency. Allen is..."

Oct. 12, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Interim City Manager Appoints Police Oversight Director Without National Search

Garza forgoes community feedback

"...Interim City Manager Jesús Garza has made yet another change..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Manley Holds On as APD Chief – for the Moment

No movement despite growing calls from council and the community that the APD needs new leadership

"...Brian Manley will stay on as Austin's police chief – for now. City Manager Spencer Cronk made that..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Acevedo Out, Manley In, Search for Permanent Chief is On

Police chief leaves after nine-and-a-half years of local service

"...By Tuesday, Nov. 29, Police Chief Art Acevedo will be out at APD. He's expected..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin Plays the APD Chief Dating Game

Finalists court the community for Austin police top job

"...The three finalists vying to be Austin's next chief of police each took their turn last week wooing..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Meet the New Chief, Not the Same as the Old Chief

Chacon commits to change as academy moves toward reopening

"...With a unanimous vote of the City Council, Assistant Chief Joe Chacon leveled up to become interim Chief of..."

March 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Medics Seek Relief in Labor Talks, Chief Search

Trying to soothe EMS' chronic pain

"...happening, city management is looking for a new EMS chief capable of leading the department through change, after the..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Chief Says Farewell

Afghanistan-bound Stan Knee given an Austin send-off

"...here I have not arrested a single person," APD Chief Stan Knee told an audience of several hundred at..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

City Hires New Fire Chief

Recently retired chief in Atlanta moves west

"...The Austin Fire Department should have a new chief on Dec. 10. City Manager Spencer Cronk announced Friday..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Joel Baker Named Next Chief of Austin Fire Department

Recently retired chief in Atlanta moves west

"...The Austin Fire Department should have a new chief on Dec. 10. City Manager Spencer Cronk announced Friday..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Council to Vote on Manley for APD Chief

CM Cronk taps interim chief for permanent spot

"...The search for Austin’s next permanent police chief may be over. City Manager Spencer Cronk told the..."

June 8, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Austin Identifies Top Seven Candidates for Next Police Chief

APD Interim Chief Joseph Chacon among those on the shortlist

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Interim City: The Biggest Local News Stories of 2017

Welcome to Austin, where a quarter of city management has been temporary. That's just the beginning of our issues.

"...of the city's 55 departments are currently overseen by interim, acting, or temporary directors, managers, and chiefs. That's 24%...."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Brian Manley: “Austin’s Next Police Chief”

APD vet expects appointment Thursday at Council

"...City Manager Spencer Cronk's appointment of Brian Manley to chief of the Austin Police Department, an inevitability since Cronk..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

An 'Open' Search for AISD Chief

Timetable to allow stakeholder input

"...permanent superintendent for the Austin Independent School District. With interim Super­intendent Paul Cruz filling in since Meria Carstarphen resigned..."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Interim City Manager Selects Police Oversight Chief Without Public Input

I dub thee director

"...of Gail McCant – who was previously appointed OPO's interim director in May by Interim City Manager Jesús Garza..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

AISD Trustees Ponder Hiring Interim Super for Keeps, and More

New Supe will face third-graders struggling to read

"...When the Austin ISD Board of Trustees appointed then-Chief of Operations Matias Segura to the position of interim..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

After Art Acevedo Fallout, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza Answers Council Questions in Memo

Acevedo debacle prompted memo, but Garza doesn’t address it

"...Interim City Manager Jesús Garza’s decision to offer former Austin..."

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Looking for a School Chief

AISD zigzags its way to a new superintendent

"...Fox's contract, leading to 1) a year under an interim appointee, 2) the embarrassment of having finalist Mark Edwards..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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