Each of the five have current or previous command experience with DPD. That said, there almost certainly also will be interest in the position outside

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas Police Department (UTPD) has a new chief. Shane Streepy, who had served as the department's assistant police chief since April, has been promoted to chief of police. He replaces Eve Stephens, who resigned abruptly on Friday.

DPD Chief Eddie Garcia is retiring from law enforcement and headed to Austin for a new job in city government.