Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes Gizette Disher as the College’s new Chief of Police. As Chief of Police for the ACC District Police Department, Disher will oversee the District’s police department — a force of 94 commissioned officers and 20 professional staff.
In her role, Chief Disher will manage all public safety operations across the ACC District, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and emergency preparedness to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, employees, and visitors.
Disher was selected as the new chief of police after a nationwide search and multiple rounds of interviews. During the interview process, she visited ACC for a Campus Conversation. You can view her chat with Neil Vickers, Executive Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration, here.
“I look forward to serving the ACC community and being part of the growth and vision of our future,” says Chief Disher. “My top three goals are: 1. Be visible and engaged to learn the needs of the ACC community; 2. Understand the concerns based on those needs; and 3. Collaborate with the ACC community to improve any shortcomings and challenges.”
Chief Disher brings 29 years of public safety experience to ACC. She comes to ACC PD from the Austin Police Department, where she most recently oversaw the Special Victims Bureau as the assistant chief. She has also led numerous divisions at the APD, including patrol, recruiting, training, emergency management, and major crimes. Known for her strong community ties, she was APD’s first Executive Lieutenant appointed as Community Engagement Coordinator to the Chief’s Office.
Her first day will be Monday, August 4, 2025.