MPD Chief Norman not selected for Austin job

AUSTIN, Texas (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman will not be leaving town anytime soon. 

Chief Norman had been a finalist to be the next chief in Austin, Texas. 

CBS 58 has learned the position has been offered to Lisa Davis, current assistant chief of the Cincinnati Police Department. 

City leaders are expected to confirm Davis next week. 

There was some opposition to hiring Norman from within the Austin Police Department. 

The president of Austin's Lesbian and Gay Peace Officers Association sent us a statement that reads in part:

"We are encouraged by his selection as we feel she is better suited to represent the diversity that is Austin. We had expressed serious concerns to city management about Chief Norman and his lack of engagement and support of our community. We are thankful those concerns were heard and evaluated by the City Manager. Should City Council confirm her appointment, we look forward to working with Chief Davis in continuing to provide the level of service, dedication, and excellence the diverse citizens of Austin demand and deserve."