The OPO has a new leader (photo by John Anderson) Austin's Office of Police Oversight has a new, permanent director at a critical juncture in the fight over civilian oversight of the Austin Police Department – but it's unclear to us how and why she was selected. The permanent appointment of Gail McCant – who was previously appointed OPO's interim director in May by Interim City Manager Jesús Garza – follows the departure of two previous interim directors. Like his predecessor Spencer Cronk , Garza told the public that the city would conduct a national search to find the best candidate for the job.

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