AISD police chief will resign for position outside district

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Eric Mendez will resign as Austin ISD’s chief of police for a position outside the district amid increasing scrutiny of the department’s investigation into possible sexual assaults.
However, in a Friday evening press conference, an AISD official said the chief accepted the position months ago for the advancement of his professional career. “District Administration officials have strong respect for Chief Mendez, including his work and leadership of the depa