Chief of Police Lisa Davis

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.

Throughout her career, she served in multiple roles, specialized in building community relationships, used problem-solving, and evidence-based policing to address crime and disorder. In Cincinnati, she created a city-wide problem-solving unit trained to address crime and disorder in chronically violent locations, reducing overall crime and increasing the quality of life for community members.  

Chief Davis is passionate about community policing and building police legitimacy through community partnerships. By developing a specialized unit, she addressed the at-risk population victimization that includes the LGBTQIA+ community, Latino/Hispanic community, human trafficking victims, and youth experiencing homelessness.

In addition to receiving her bachelor’s degree from Xavier University, Chief Davis has received several awards for her work, including Superior Achievement in Law Enforcement and the Award of Valor. 

APD Executive Team

Chief of Staff Robin Henderson

Chief of Staff Robin Henderson

Chief of Staff Robin Henderson Bio

Chief of Staff Robin Henderson has served with the Austin Police Department for 26 years and was appointed as Interim Chief of Police on August 31, 2023. Chief Henderson began her career with the Austin Police Department in 1997 with the 90th Cadet Class. Chief Henderson currently oversees all Austin Police Department operations which includes a workforce of approximately 2,200 Sworn and Civilian personnel serving a population of approximately 1.2 million people.

Prior to her appointment as Interim Chief, Chief Henderson served in various assignments including Chief of Staff, Assistant Chief, Executive Lieutenant, Patrol Lieutenant, Cadet & Field Training Sergeant, Internal Affairs Sergeant and Detective Investigator, Person and Property Investigations Detective, Street Response Officer, and Field Training and Patrol Officer.

Chief Henderson enjoys leading a productive, professional and progressive team. She is passionate about public service, being a servant leader, a mentor, and making a positive impact within the Department and our Austin community.

Assistant Chief James Mason

Assistant Chief James Mason Bio

Assistant Chief James Mason started his career in law enforcement with the Austin Police Department in 1997, where he worked patrol in Southwest Austin for several years. When Chief Mason promoted to Detective, he investigated sector crimes and child abuse cases. He also worked in the Public Information Office, reporting police stories with the media. As a Sergeant, he worked in Risk Management and Internal Affairs. Upon promotion to Lieutenant, Chief Mason served on patrol, operations and property crimes. As a Commander he served over patrol officers in North Central Austin and Special Operations. Assistant Chief Mason promoted to Assistant Chief on March 29, 2021. 

Assistant Chief Mason currently overseas the Support Bureau which includes: Internal Affairs, Intelligence Division, Mental Health, Police Technology Unit, Fleet Operations, and David Sector Patrol. Being over the Mental Health unit also allows him to be an active member of the Travis County Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. Assistant Chief Mason holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police. ​​​​​​​

Assistant Chief Lee Rogers

Assistant Chief Lee Rogers Bio

Assistant Chief Lee Rogers began his career in law enforcement in 1996 working for several other agencies before proudly joining the Austin Police Department in 2001 as part of the 104th Cadet Class.

Assistant Chief Rogers worked patrol and Street Response in Charlie Sector before promoting to detective where he worked Missing Persons and later in the Gang Unit/Safe Streets Task Force. As a sergeant, Assistant Chief Rogers supervised the Henry DR’s, David Patrol, Financial Crimes, and Internal Affairs. As a Lieutenant, Assistant Chief Rogers worked night shift in the RTCC and Charlie Patrol, before moving to the Training Academy where he was assigned to the Learned Skills Unit. As a commander he had the privilege to serve in Edward Sector, Professional Standards, and the Intelligence Division.

Assistant Chief Rogers has continually volunteered on various projects and we’re looking forward to his positive contribution to our Leadership Team, the Department and our Austin Community!

Assistant Chief Angie Jones

Assistant Chief Angie Jones Bio

Assistant Chief Angie Jones has been a dedicated member of the Austin Police Department since May 2002. She began her career working patrol in the Northeast Area Command. Her passion for learning led her to become an instructor at the Academy, where she mentored and trained the next generation of officers.

Upon her promotion to detective, Assistant Chief Jones worked in Sex Crimes, Child Abuse, and Homicide. She also served as the legal liaison for the City, showcasing her versatility and interest in the legal aspects of law enforcement. As a sergeant, she worked DTAC evening shift and Internal Affairs. Assistant Chief Jones also worked in the Cold Case Sex Crimes Unit where she proudly served her detectives and the survivors of sexual assault.

Upon promotion to the rank of lieutenant, she returned to patrol before taking on the role of Lieutenant over the Advanced Education Unit at the Training Academy. Assistant Chief Jones then worked as the Executive Lieutenant for the Chief of Police until her selection as Assistant Chief. Throughout her career, Assistant Chief Jones has exemplified professionalism, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of justice, making significant contributions to the Austin Police Department and the community it serves.

Assistant Chief Scott Askew

Assistant Chief Scott Askew

Assistant Chief Scott Askew started the APD police academy in October 2000, and upon completion, began his patrol duties in Baker Sector. He remained on patrol for approximately eight years. After promoting to the rank of detective, he worked in various assignments, including Sector, Robbery, and the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF).

Upon being promoted to Sergeant, he returned to patrol and later supervised the Robbery Unit and the Special Investigations Unit (SIU). As a Lieutenant, he returned to Internal Affairs before being assigned to the Police Technology Unit and eventually to Homicide, Agg Assault, and Tactical Intelligence.

All of these assignments helped him understand the importance of collaborating with his colleagues to achieve success. Chief Askew firmly believes in feedback and encourages everyone to share their thoughts with him when they see him around.

Assistant Chief Mike Chancellor

Assistant Chief Mike Chancellor Bio

Assistant Chief Mike Chancellor started his law enforcement career in 2004 with the Austin Police Department. He worked Patrol for several years, serving as a Field Training Officer, Mental Health Officer, Corporal, and Sergeant. Assistant Chief Chancellor also served as an Internal Affairs investigator and later served as a Patrol Lieutenant where he helped develop and launch the Force Review Unit which enhances department accountability and transparency through a comprehensive auditing process.

While at the rank of Lieutenant he also served as the Director of the Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) and led the Crisis Intervention Unit. Upon promoting to Commander, he oversaw the Highway Enforcement, Communications, Airport, Training, Leadership, and Downtown Area commands. In addition to his normal responsibilities, Assistant Chief Chancellor has also served as the Counter-Assault Strike Team (CAST) Commander, a backup SWAT Commander, and is a contributing member of both the APD Policy Review and Budget Committees.

Assistant Chief Chancellor holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where he competed for the school’s Cross Country and Track teams. He is an avid reader in his spare time and still enjoys running the occasional 5k race.

Executive Community Engagement Lieutenant Fausto Rodriguez

Executive Community Engagement Lieutenant Fausto Rodriguez Bio

Lieutenant Fausto Rodriguez, originally from Compton, CA, transitioned from maintaining fighter aircraft in the US Air Force to serving the eclectic and vibrant city of Austin, TX, as a member of the Austin Police Department. Drawn by the city's diversity and renowned BBQ and breakfast tacos, Fausto began his law enforcement career patrolling South Central Austin, eventually rising through the ranks to become an Executive Lieutenant. His journey included roles as District Representative, Detective specializing in person crimes and undercover narcotics, Sergeant managing the downtown entertainment district, and Lieutenant fostering business and community relations. Throughout his career, Fausto embodied the values of integrity, service before self, and excellence, significantly impacting the community and his colleagues.

Executive Lieutenant Josh Griggers

Executive Lieutenant Josh Griggers Bio

Lieutenant Joshua Griggers was commissioned with the Austin Police Department in January 2009. He began his career in patrol, working in Southeast Austin on the Frank 500s before transferring to the Downtown area. He later joined the South Metro Tactical Team and was selected, along with other officers, to help launch the newly created Street Narcotics Unit.

In 2018, Josh was promoted to Detective, where he served in the Robbery Unit before transferring to the Homicide Unit. Upon his promotion to Sergeant, he returned to the Robbery Unit, where he remained until promoting once again. Before being selected as the Executive Lieutenant, Josh served as a patrol Lieutenant on Ida Night Shift and with Downtown Operations.

Executive Staffing Lieutenant Christina Diven

Executive Staffing Lieutenant Christina Diven Bio

Lieutenant Christina Diven was born and raised in Austin. She graduated from the 103rd Cadet Class in 2002 and began her career working patrol in Frank and Henry sectors. It was during this time that she developed a deep passion for patrol work, which laid the foundation for her ongoing service to the community.

After her time on patrol, Lt. Diven transitioned to the newly created Police Technology Unit, where she assisted with training the entire department on the new in car Tough Books. She further expanded her knowledge by joining the Crisis Intervention Team, where she continued to make a positive impact on the department and the members of the mental health community.

Lt. Diven promoted to detective in 2012 and investigated Person’s and Property Crimes in Henry, David, and Frank sectors, gaining a reputation for thorough and effective investigations. She became a patrol sergeant in 2018, where she spent a year and a half with the Baker 700s and then was able to spend the next three and a half years working in the area she grew up in as David 490.

She promoted to Lieutenant in 2023 and enhanced her patrol experience by serving as the Watch Lieutenant for two years before her passion for patrol work ultimately led her to her current role as Patrol Bureau Lieutenant. Now serving as one of the Executive Lieutenants, Lt. Diven is excited to continue contributing to the department’s growth, ensuring public safety, and supporting the success of the patrol division. With over two decades of service, she remains dedicated to the Austin community and her fellow officers.