The Lakeway City Council on Monday unanimously approved the hire of Glen Koen as the next Chief of Police. Koen is a graduate of Round Rock High School and the University of Texas in Austin. Additionally, he graduated as valedictorian from the West Point Leadership Academy.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to join the Lakeway community and contribute to the great work being done by the men and women of the Lakeway Police Department,” said Chief Koen. “Lakeway is a special place with leaders who are focused on responsible government and building a strong and healthy community. I very much look forward to joining the Lakeway team and doing my part to preserve, protect and enhance the Lakeway way of life.”
Koen served in a variety of law enforcement roles with UT over the past two decades, including patrol officer, sergeant, detective sergeant, inspector, and academy commander. He was one of the founding members of the System Rapid Response Team, a unit created to handle critical incidents for the UT system. He most recently served as Assistant Police Chief with the Mukilteo Police Department, which is a community just north of Seattle in Washington state.
“We are thrilled to have Chief Koen as part of the Lakeway Police Department and team here with the City of Lakeway,” said Lakeway City Manager Julie Oakley. “His extensive experience in law enforcement and many years working in Central Texas will make for a smooth transition into this role as he takes over the leadership of our many great officers and staff at the Lakeway Police Department.”
The search for a new chief of police began the middle of this year following the resignation of former chief Todd Radford, with the city seeking input from the community and Lakeway staff. More than 40 people applied for the position.
Koen’s first day in office will be Monday, November 22. A community meet-and-greet is being planned at the Lakeway Police Department in early December.
