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City appoints interim Austin police chief Robin Henderson began leading the Austin Police Department as interim police chief on Sept. 3, following approval from City Council on Aug. 31. Former Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon retired Sept. 2, ending his 25-year career at the Austin Police Department and a more than two- year tenure as chief. Henderson has been with the APD for 26 years and most recently served as Chacon’s chief of sta overseeing department operations and managing its specialized units. Henderson will remain in the role until a permanent police chief is chosen by Austin’s city manager and conrmed by council. “I value the trust [Chacon] has put in me to move the organization forward in a positive direction,” Henderson said in a statement. “I am truly honored and humbled, and I appreciate the opportunity to serve as your interim chief.”

County expands paid family leave program Travis County employees will get 12 weeks of paid parental leave as commissioners approved a program expansion Sept. 12. Zooming in Texas AFLCIO representative Emily Amps said paid parental leave reduces the likeli- hood of women leaving their jobs the rst year after giving birth by 50%.

Robin Henderson was conrmed as Austin’s interim chief of police on Aug. 31, eective Sept. 3.

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The context Chacon rst became the APD’s chief on an interim basis in spring 2021 following the retirement of former Chief Brian Manley. He was later selected to stay on a permanent basis, and City Council conrmed his appointment in September 2021. “Chief Chacon led the Austin Police Department with integrity and a deep commitment to the peo- ple of the department as well as our community,” Mayor Kirk Watson said in a statement.

“As a parent, I know how important those rst few weeks are with a newborn.” ANDY BROWN, TRAVIS COUNTY JUDGE

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