Chief Lisa Davis

I’m pleased to announce Cpl. Rivenbark, Cpl. Tucker, Cpl. King, & Officer Wilson as our Employees of the Week. Law Enforcement is truly a family, and these officers showed that with their swift actions to help one of our very own in horrendous weather. Thank you for your service!

I am proud to announce APD Officers Brandon Swindell from the George 700s (Downtown Austin) and Christopher Gutierrez from the Charlie 400s (Central East Austin) as our Employees of the week. Your quick actions and clear communication with the DPS Trooper helped save a life.

I’m so proud to announce K9 Bak with our Narcotics Support Unit as our Employee of the Week. His outstanding contributions, professionalism and dedication to serve are truly remarkable. Keep up the great work Bak!

I am pleased to announce APD Administrative Specialist Kimberly McKnight as our Employee of the Week! Kimberly is truly a valuable member of our Professional Staff who goes above and beyond in every aspect of her job. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Kimberly!

This morning, I had the honor of joining our community for the Juneteenth parade—a powerful celebration of freedom, resilience, and unity. It was inspiring to see all generations come together to honor this important day.

When a call comes in, rank doesn’t matter—everyone suits up. These leaders (Sergeant & above) stepped in for evening patrol in North Central Austin. Leadership means showing up. Ready to run toward the call? We’re hiring. Tap the link. Suit up. Join us. #AustinPD #NowHiring

Officer Kavanagh with the Charlie 400s (Central East Austin) is described as being one of the hardest working officers on her shift! It definitely shows and I am honored to announce her as our Employee of the Week!

Saturday, June 28, 2025 - 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM 🎉 WEIRD. WONDERFUL. WELCOMING. 🎉 The Austin Police Recruiting Team is proud to be part of PAPH25 – Party at the People’s House at Austin City Hall! 🚓 Austin Police Department — Because We All Belong. Including You.

Moonshine is ready to patrol downtown Austin. If you see him or his fellow mounts, stop and say hello. —@APDChiefDavis , @Chief_Henderson , @Austin_Police

🔥 No shade. No shortcuts. Just grit. Under the blazing sun, our officer candidates are putting in the work. 💪 Think you’ve got what it takes? Applications are NOW OPEN for the 157th Cadet Class. This is your moment. Let’s go. ➡️ apdrecruiting.org #JoinAPD

I am thrilled to announce APD Robbery Detective John Nelson as our Employee of the Week. Day in and day out, Detective Nelson shows his dedication, determination, and care for not only our department, he also shows it for our community. Keep making us proud, Detective Nelson!

I want to recognize Det. Marcus Davis and Retired Det. Tracy Evenson from the APD Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration (SOAR) Unit as our Employees of the Week. I’m thankful they took extra steps to ensure a repeat offender is held accountable for his actions. Great job!

That’s a wrap on the Spartan Race! 💪 Thanks to everyone who stopped by—whether you said hi or showed support, we appreciate you. Thinking about joining the team? Keep pushing. Like the race, it’s tough—but worth it. 🏁 #JoinAPD #KeepPushing #NowHiring #AustinPD

We’ve updated our minimum qualifications! If you have a heart to serve and a passion for making a difference, our community needs you. Let’s work together to make Austin safer — step up and apply today. Your journey starts now!

Let’s talk about the running event in the physical test. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Cadet applicants must complete a 1.5-mile run as fast as possible. Qualifying times vary by age and gender, with men aiming for 13:29–14:58 and women for 15:27–19:06.Earn your spot in the Academy—one mile at a time. 👟

Team Building Day at the Austin Police Academy is a day like no other. It pushes every cadet to their limits — not just physically, but mentally. It’s where strength meets resilience, and where teamwork becomes more than a concept — it becomes a lifeline.

I am pleased to honor a former employee as this week’s Employee of the Week! Makeeba, thank you for your service to our Department, and our community. I wish you the best of luck and know you will continue to do wonderful things!

Something Spartan is coming. Think you’re tough enough to join us? 💪 #APDStrong #SpartanAustin

I am incredibly proud of our Homicide Unit for achieving a 100% clearance rate on all 2023 homicides. Your relentless work brings justice and peace to families in tough times. Thank you for your dedication, for following every lead and never giving up. Keep up the great work!

Check out our brand-new podcast, “Keep Austin Safe” where we will be providing valuable information about different units throughout the department, crime topics, initiatives, APD Recruiting efforts, and the APD Training Academy! Our very first episode is about the signs of…