The Pflugerville City Council has approved the appointment of Willie Richards as Police Chief for the City of Pflugerville. Richards brings more than three decades of law enforcement experience and leadership to Pflugerville, most recently serving eight years as the Assistant Police Chief for the City of Round Rock.
“Chief Richards’ depth of experience, collaborative leadership style and true desire for the Police Department to reflect the community it serves make him an outstanding fit for Pflugerville,” said Mayor Victor Gonzales. “Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a passion for community outreach, servant leadership and empowering others. We are confident that his heart for service, commitment to integrity and ability to bring people together will strengthen our department’s tradition of professionalism and dedication to the community.”
Richards identified his top three priorities as the incoming Chief: how the department engages with the community, evidence protocol evaluation, and short-term and long-term strategy development.
“I have been committed to this profession and this region my entire life…My work is the community that I get the privilege and the honor to serve,” Richards said. “I will earn that and continue to sustain that privilege of serving.”
The City of Pflugerville conducted a nationwide search of 65 to select the next chief.
