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.