Elizabeth Watson (police officer)
Elizabeth "Betsy" Watson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1948-1949 |
| Other names | "Betsy" |
| Police career | |
| Department | Houston Police Department |
| Service years | 1990–1992 |
| Rank | Police Trainee - 1972 Detective - 1976 Lieutenant - 1981 Captain - 1984 Deputy Chief - 1987 Houston Police Chief - 1990–1992 Austin Police Chief - 1992–1997 |
Elizabeth "Betsy" Watson was Houston's first female police chief. She served for two years before becoming the police chief in Austin, Texas, and then becoming a law enforcement consultant.