Joseph Chacon

Researchers from two universities analyzed 911 data to determine how quickly officers should respond to emergency calls. With this finding, they determined how many officers APD would need.

Chacon has been with the department since 1998. He steps into the role after years of public scandals within APD and as city leaders have begun demanding changes to policing.

If approved by the City Council, Chacon will take leadership of the Austin Police Department at a time when the city is seeing a rise in crime and seeking reforms to policing.