AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon is set to step down after two years as the city's top cop, city officials announced Monday morning.
“Chief Chacon has certainly made an impressive mark on the City with his effort to move the police department in new directions,” said Interim City Manager Jesús Garza. “We will miss his leadership and dedication but are confident that the team he leaves behind will be able to further the great efforts he started.”
Chacon is set to retire the first week of September, officials said.
“Working at APD has been the privilege of my life,” said Chacon. “Being the Chief of Police is something that I never thought would have been possible, and it has been the pinnacle of my career.”
Garza has asked current APD Chief of Staff Robin Henderson to step in as Interim Police Chief effective the first week of September until a search for a permanent chief is completed. Chief Chacon has agreed to stay on to assist with the transition efforts over the next few weeks.
“I thank Chief Chacon for serving as our Chief of Police and doing it with professionalism,” said Mayor Kirk Watson. “The role of Chief is not an easy one. Chief Chacon approached the job with an obvious desire to support his team and to protect our community.”
A press conference is expected later Monday to officially announce the decision.
