Maris Herold

Chief of Strategic Initiatives

Role: Chief of Strategic Initiatives at Austin Police Department
Location: Austin, TX, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Maris Herold

Experienced Chief Of Police with a demonstrated history of working in law enforcement. Highly recognized for expertise in areas including problem-oriented policing and problem solving; data analysis and evidence building; police-community relations; diversity, equity in policing, and fair and effective crime-reduction strategies; and innovate police training, including use of force de-escalation training. Holds a Master of Science (MS) focused in Criminal Justice/Police Science from Xavier University.

Experience

Chief of Strategic Initiatives
Austin Police Department
Nov 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

Xavier University
Master of Science (MS), Criminal Justice/Police Science
1993
Eckerd College
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
1987

Skills

Local Government
Emergency Management
Public Safety
Policy
Investigation
Private Investigations
Patrol
Public Administration
Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice
Evidence
Enforcement
Police
Homeland Security
Swat
Crime Prevention
Criminal Investigations
Government
Community Policing

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Current company

City of Austin

Government Administration · 9K employees · Founded 1839 · Austin, Texas, United States

An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees. The City Manager, appointed by the City Council, is responsible to the Council for the management of City employees, and for the administration of all City affairs. To achieve the vision of making Austin the most livable city in the country, Austin’s city government’s mission is to be the best-managed city in the country. The City continues to advance its best-managed mission through transparent business practices, excellence in public service, innovative leadership, and the provision of reliable, safe, efficient, and above-national-standards services. The Austin metro area population exceeds 2 million. Geographically, Austin consists of approximately 326 square miles. Austin is nationally recognized as a great place to live, in part due to its diverse population and its promotion of a year-round outdoor, active lifestyle. Austin’s quality of life has become its biggest economic development engine, and the City’s diverse demographic structure supports and enriches it. Austin is fortunate to offer a broad range of educational opportunities, including six universities, a robust community college system, and numerous other institutions of higher education. At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

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