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The City of Austin is asking the community to weigh in on priorities for a new police chief as the search to replace Brian Manley begins.
Manley retired in March after serving as chief for nearly three years and a 30-year career with the Austin Police Department. Joe Chacon, who was one of Manley s assistant chiefs, is serving as interim chief.
Participants in meetings this month can give consultants hired by the city feedback on the role the police chief should have in the community. The first two virtual community meetings are happening today over Zoom. Spanish and American Sign Language translation will be available.
Investigators from the F.B.I. and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also responded to the neighborhood known as Travis Country, which is about five miles southwest of do