Austin Police Department
One Austin, Safer Together
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.
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.
► For emergencies, call 9-1-1
► For non-emergencies, call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 if calling outside of Austin.
Other Links
- Safety Tips for all Seasons and Events
- Victim Services Resources
- Flock Public Transparency Portal
- iREPORTAUSTIN.COM - File a non-emergency report online
- Crash reports via LexisNexis (En Español)
- File an Open Records Request with APD
- Mental Health Pamphlet
- Austin Police Department Strategic Plan 2024-2029
- Join APD
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.
