Austin PD Hires New Leaders, First Asian American Assistant Chief

Austin TX

09 April, 2021

2:00 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — Interim Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon appointed new leaders at the department this week, including its first Asian-American Assistant Police Chief. Assistant Chief Scott Perry, Assistant Chief John Mason and Assistant Chief Jerry Bauzon joined the department's executive team and will assist Chief Chacon on police operations, the department announced Thursday. Bauzon, who will manage Central Bureau operations such as Downtown Patrol, ARIC, Special Events and Executive Protection, will serve as the department's first Asian American Chief. Bauzon, who began his career with the Austin Police Department in 1993, served in patrol, Homicide, Homicide Cold Case, Robbery, Child Abuse and Internal Affairs. Most recently, the newly appointed assistant chief served as Commander over Professional Standards, leading Internal Affairs and Risk Management, before transferring to oversee Patrol Operations in the southwest part of the city. .@Chief_Chacon Appoints New Leadership, First Asian American APD Chief https://t.co/dANdmQ8tlK pic.twitter.com/FNeLrLrkGy— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) April 8, 2021 "I'm thankful for the opportunity to serve both our officers and our community in the role of Assistant Chief. As an Asian American, I am proud to represent our dynamic culture and I look forward to strengthening APD's relationship with our AAPI community," Assistant Chief Bauzon said. Assistant Chief Perry will temporarily oversee the North Bureau which includes north patrol sectors, Special Operations and airport functions, the department said. He will take on this new role during Chief Chacon's tenure as the Acting Chief of Police. Perry also began his career with the Austin Police Department in 1993 and has held various positions in patrol, Internal Affairs, Special Investigations, Public Information and with the department's executive team. His most recent assignment was Commander over Northeast Austin patrol. Please join me in welcoming our newly promoted Assistant Chiefs! Asst. Chief Jerry Bauzon and Asst. Chief Scott Perry have been with the department for more than 27 years. #OneAustinSaferTogether pic.twitter.com/6u0IqUB5rb— Joseph Chacon (@Chief_Chacon) April 8, 2021 "I am honored to have been appointed as an assistant chief and look forward to partnering with the hard working women and men of APD as we continue to serve our community," Assistant Chief Perry said. Prior to former Police Chief Brian Manley's retirement, officials said he appointed James Mason to Assistant Chief. Mason has been with the department for 24 years and has served in patrol, as a District Representative and a Sector Detective, in Child Abuse, Public Information, Internal Affairs, Risk Management and Property Crime. Prior to his appointment, Mason was the Commander over Special Operations. The department said the newly appointed assistant chief will oversee Recruiting, Training, Internal Affairs, Police Technology and Fleet Services. "I look forward to building bridges with our community to advance the goals of effective and fair policing," Assistant Chief Mason said.