Austin Community College District (ACC) takes a proactive approach to the nationwide challenge of recruiting and retaining police officers. In a new initiative –– spearheaded by ACC District Police Chief Lynn Dixon –– the College … Continue reading

ACC Board Meeting October 16 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Monday, October 16, at Highland Campus. This was the first board meeting for ACC’s new chancellor, Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart. Trustees heard … Continue reading

ACC Board of Trustees October 3 Recap
The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its regular meeting on Monday, October 3, to learn about new, innovative training for the ACC Police Department and review wayfinding solutions on campus. … Continue reading

ACC officers get shaved for pediatric cancer research fundraiser
Austin Community College District (ACC) police officers participating in a fundraiser benefiting pediatric cancer research said goodbye to their beards in a public shaving event. The event took place at Highland Campus Friday, January 4, … Continue reading

ACC police allow officers to grow beards for cancer research
KXAN News: ACC police allow officers to grow beards for cancer research By: Chris Davis Posted: Jan 04, 2019 06:06 AM CST AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dozens of officers in the Austin Community College district will shave Friday for … Continue reading

ACC police sergeant receives local NAACP award
Austin Community College District Police Sgt. Clayton Harris will receive the Austin NAACP’s 2015 Captain Louie White award on Saturday, December 5, for his service to the community and his work to ensure residents have … Continue reading

Emergencies: learn how to respond
With the Umpqua Community College shooting prompting new concerns about campus safety, Austin Community College wants to make sure its students and employees feel safe in their surroundings and are prepared to act should an … Continue reading