AUSTIN (KXAN) — Rumors about "concerns" have been circulating in Central Texas about whether Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis was considering a return to her hometown of Cincinnati. Cincinnati's current Police Chief Teresa Theetge is on administrative leave.

Tuesday, local Austin attorney Adam Loewy posted on X "Hearing that City Hall is very concerned that Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis is going to head back to Cincinnati to take over this PD," followed with #txlege.

However, Chief Davis confirmed there is no need for concern and she's here to stay.

"My thoughts are with the city of Cincinnati, but my focus and my heart are here in Austin. We have done some great work here and I look forward to continuing that work. I wish Cincinnati the very best," Chief Davis told KXAN.

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