Former APD Chief Joseph Chacon hired as Pflugerville emergency director
Former Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon has taken a new role as Pflugerville's Director of Emergency Services
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (KXAN) -- Former Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon has taken a new role as Pflugerville's Director of Emergency Services, the City of Pflugerville told KXAN Friday.
Chacon started in the role Dec. 18. In September 2023, Chacon retired from APD after 25 years of service and two years leading the department.
"With 25 years as a Pflugerville resident and former Austin police chief, Chacon brings a wealth of experience to this crucial role," the City said. "As a longtime resident, he understands the unique needs of Pflugerville, ensuring that safety and well-being remain paramount."
The emergency services director coordinates the city's disaster response and emergency preparedness among other emergency-related responsibilities.
APD Chief Joseph Chacon gives a media briefing after a shooting involving an Austin Police Department officer (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez) 
Judge Dayna Blazey officially swore Joseph Chacon in Oct. 29 as Austin's new police chief. (KXAN photo) 
FILE: APD Interim Chief Joseph Chacon gives an update at the scene of a triple shooting in northwest Austin in the Arboretum area on April 18, 2021. (KXAN Photo) 
APD Chief Joseph Chacon (KXAN Photo). 
Interim APD Chief Joseph Chacon addresses rising crime in the downtown area and gives an update on the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) that was launched in April 2021 (KXAN Photo/Chris Nelson)
The City said Chacon is "committed to enhancing emergency preparedness" and will develop and implement "comprehensive plans to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations."