Former Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon among four finalists for Taylor police chief

TAYLOR, Texas — Former Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon, who stepped down from the Austin Police Department after a 25-year career, is one of four finalists to become the next chief of police in Taylor.

The City of Taylor has narrowed its search to four candidates as it seeks to permanently fill the position. The department has been led on an interim basis since Chief Henry Fluck retired last September.

The four finalists, listed alphabetically, are:

Joseph Branson, currently serving as interim chief of the Taylor Police DepartmentJoseph Chacon, currently Emergency Services Director for the City of Pflugerville and former chief of the Austin Police DepartmentAlbert Garcia, dean of technical education at South Plains College and former police chief in Levelland, TexasJohnny Siemens, chief of police for the Universal City Police Department

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Chacon led the Austin Police Department before stepping down and later took on his current role overseeing emergency services in Pflugerville.

The City of Taylor will host two public meet-and-greet sessions, giving residents an opportunity to meet the finalists, ask questions, and provide feedback.

The first session is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Taylor Public Library. The second will take place Thursday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dickey-Givens Community Center.

City officials have not announced when a final decision is expected.