Chief Lisa Davis

I am proud to announce APD 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Call Taker Takeia Goodwin as our Employee of the Week. Making sure the person calling 9-1-1 feels reassured and getting crucial information to responding officers is priority. Excellent job, Takeia!

I am pleased to announce Mayra Cervantes with APD Victim Services as our employee of the week! The impact that Mayra has had on survivors and everyone she comes in contact with has not gone unnoticed. Thank you, Mayra!

Thrilled to promote some outstanding officers last night! Their diverse leadership skills will make positive impacts within our agency and throughout our community. Ready to lead and serve? We’re recruiting—join us and make a difference. 📌APDRecruiting.org

I am proud to announce Officer Ahmad with the Frank 300s as our Employee of the Week! I appreciate his hard work and diligence on the streets, and most importantly the leadership he shows each and every day. Keep up the great work!

I am proud to recognize APD Lake Patrol Officers Palfreyman, Carney, Tedford, and Meurer as our Employees of the Week! Navigating a boat in shallow waters while working to save a life is no easy task, and their professionalism, teamwork, and quick action made a real difference.

Last week, Chief Davis joined the Barton Hills Neighborhood Association (BHNA) community meeting on January 27. She provided a detailed update on APD’s ongoing response following the officer-involved shooting in Zilker Park 6 (six) months ago. Thank you to everyone who came to ask questions and stay engaged with local safety. Keeping our neighborhoods informed and addressing community concerns directly has always been one of our top priorities. .... La semana pasada, la jefa Davis participó en la reunión comunitaria de la Asociación de Vecinos de Barton Hills (BHNA) celebrada el 27 de enero. Allí proporcionó información detallada sobre la respuesta continua de APD tras el tiroteo en el que se vio involucrado un oficial en el parque Zilker hace seis meses. Gracias a todos los que acudieron para hacer preguntas y seguir comprometidos con la seguridad local. Mantener informados a nuestros vecinos y abordar directamente las preocupaciones de la comunidad siempre ha sido una de nuestras principales prioridades.

APD Chief Lisa Davis honored our top-performing officers of 2025 for their tireless dedication to our community. Officer Model (George 200s): 2,300+ calls Officer Maldonado (Ida 200s): 2,400+ calls Officer Frierson (Adam 100s): 3,201 total incident calls These numbers represent more than just data—they represent thousands of moments where these officers answered the call to protect and serve. We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to Austin’s safety. The badge is more than a uniform—it’s a commitment to our community. If you see yourself in this mission, join us at APDRecruiting.org.

The Center for Problem-Oriented Policing @TXST_CJC is beginning to come together with asembly of a new office space. Special thanks to @APDChiefDavis of @Austin_Police for coming down to help us on a Saturday. @kdamp @txst

I am excited to announce our Employee of the Week Charlotte Harris, HALO Specialist in our Real Time Crime Center at Austin Police (APD). As an officer, I know how important it is to have people like Charlotte behind the scenes; she does a wonderful job! Thank you!

Yesterday, we celebrated the promotion of JJ Schmidt to Assistant Chief! With 19 years of law enforcement experience, including service with APD since 2009, I look forward to the leadership and forward-thinking ideas he will bring as we continue moving APD forward.

Yesterday, we celebrated the promotion of Christopher Juusola to Commander. Commander Juusola has been with APD since 2007, serving in a variety of roles. I’m excited to see his leadership continue to grow as he leads the men and women of our department and serves our community.

This morning we celebrated the promotion of David Shand to Commander! With years of experience across APD, his leadership will continue to be a strong example for our department and our community he serves.

Congratulations to APD Commander Branden Kunkel, who we celebrated during a recent pinning ceremony. Commander Kunkel brings more than 26 years of law enforcement experience, and I look forward to the great things he will do as a commander while continuing to serve our community.

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Our crews have been responding to multiple collisions due to icy roads. Last night, a patrol vehicle with an officer inside was struck by a pickup that lost control. Thankfully, everyone is safe. Please stay off the roads unless it’s an emergency—for everyone’s safety.

Enjoyed celebrating and commemorating a great legacy with our community in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Grateful for the opportunity to speak with members of the Alliance of Latin Ministries of Austin (ALMA) about our department’s procedures for administrative civil warrants. I remain committed to open dialogue and meaningful community engagement centered on trust and support.

I am pleased to announce our APD Accounts Payable team, Zakeisha Collier, Vivian Duong, Kiara Franklin, Evangelyna Ruiz-Lujan, Tamanna Dola, and Amber Greenwalt, as our Employees of the Week! This team does so much behind the scenes every day and I am thankful for them.

Earlier this week, I was proud to announce the promotion of Commander Mike Earley to Assistant Chief. He brings a wealth of knowledge, leads with professionalism, and consistently places the best interests of our department and our community at the forefront of every decision.

I’m thrilled to announce officers Hoke and Stratton from the David sector patrol shift (Southwest Austin) as our Employees of the Week. I appreciate you both going above and beyond to make a little boy and his family feel happiness during the holidays. Keep making a difference!