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2 weeks ago

Study finds Austin police response times continue to lag - Austin Monitor

Austin police response times to 911 calls increased from 29 minutes in 2019 to over 47 minutes in 2023, impacted by staffing shortages.
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1 month ago

After years of dysfunction, Austin Police and the Travis County DA say they're trying to mend fences - Austin Monitor

Travis County District Attorney's office and Austin Police Department have a strained relationship since José Garza's election, culminating in indictments and miscommunication affecting their collaboration.
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1 month ago

After years of dysfunction, Austin Police and the Travis County DA say they're trying to mend fences - Austin Monitor

The relationship between the Travis County District Attorney's office and the Austin Police Department is strained following José Garza's election as DA in 2020, faced with indictments and miscommunications.
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2 months ago

External review finds data inconsistencies in APD reporting on use of force - Austin Monitor

The Austin Police Department's use of force data is described as inconsistent and inaccurate, impacting accountability and public trust.
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4 months ago

Public Safety Commission 'concerned and excited' about progress from Office of Police Oversight - Austin Monitor

The Office of Police Oversight is working to enhance accountability and transparency within the Austin Police Department but faces staffing challenges.
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5 months ago

Austin opened up police misconduct files. Now, state lawmakers want to lock them back up. - Austin Monitor

Austin's Police Oversight Act enhances transparency by making formerly confidential misconduct files available, but state lawmakers aim to reverse these changes.
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4 months ago

Public Safety Commission 'concerned and excited' about progress from Office of Police Oversight - Austin Monitor

The Office of Police Oversight is working to enhance accountability and transparency within the Austin Police Department but faces staffing challenges.
Austin
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5 months ago

Austin opened up police misconduct files. Now, state lawmakers want to lock them back up. - Austin Monitor

Austin's Police Oversight Act enhances transparency by making formerly confidential misconduct files available, but state lawmakers aim to reverse these changes.
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3 months ago

Council Audit and Finance Committee hears updates on APD recruiting and hiring practices - Austin Monitor

APD's recruitment strategy is ineffective, contributing to a rising vacancy rate and inefficiencies in hiring.
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3 months ago

Public Safety Commission hears updates on APD staffing, wildfire readiness and EMS simulation lab - Austin Monitor

APD is implementing several initiatives to enhance downtown safety and address staffing challenges amidst new leadership transition.
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