A police chief in Texas has abruptly announced his decision to leave the force after it was hit with major staffing shortages and a lack of funds since the 'defund the police' movement. Austin Police Department's Chief Joseph Chacon said he would be retiring with a 'heavy heart' on Monday, saying it was 'the right moment' to step down. He added that it was an 'absolute honor' to become the chief of police and urged officers to 'hold your heads up' and 'keep fighting the good fight'. In a statement, he said: 'Honor the profession by keeping the citizens of...