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Austin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

Auditor's report points out difficulties with 911 call taking - Austin Monitor

Complaints about Austin's 911 service prompted an inquiry by City Council members; special report revealed lack of defined threshold for high call volumes. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Report finds mixed progress in APD's work to implement police academy reforms - Austin Monitor

A comprehensive audit system is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of the Austin Police Department's Training Academy.
Leadership stability in academy management and regular audits of training processes are essential for sustained reform. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Former APD Chief Acevedo is returning to Austin to oversee police - Austin Monitor

Former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo will take a new position to oversee the police department in Austin.
Acevedo will be paid $271,000 and will start the job by the end of January. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Travis County disputes APD statement about initial price tag of magistration agreement - Austin Monitor

City Council is expected to consider an interlocal agreement with Travis County for magistration services worth $9.9 million.
Previously, the city paid $6.9 million per year for magistration services. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 weeks ago
Austin

Commissioners urge Council to increase public safety budgets - Austin Monitor

City's Public Safety Commission recommends budget support for Austin Fire Department, Austin-Travis County EMS, and Austin Police Department. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

Auditor's report points out difficulties with 911 call taking - Austin Monitor

Complaints about Austin's 911 service prompted an inquiry by City Council members; special report revealed lack of defined threshold for high call volumes. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 months ago
Austin

Report finds mixed progress in APD's work to implement police academy reforms - Austin Monitor

A comprehensive audit system is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of the Austin Police Department's Training Academy.
Leadership stability in academy management and regular audits of training processes are essential for sustained reform. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Former APD Chief Acevedo is returning to Austin to oversee police - Austin Monitor

Former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo will take a new position to oversee the police department in Austin.
Acevedo will be paid $271,000 and will start the job by the end of January. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Travis County disputes APD statement about initial price tag of magistration agreement - Austin Monitor

City Council is expected to consider an interlocal agreement with Travis County for magistration services worth $9.9 million.
Previously, the city paid $6.9 million per year for magistration services. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 weeks ago
Austin

Commissioners urge Council to increase public safety budgets - Austin Monitor

City's Public Safety Commission recommends budget support for Austin Fire Department, Austin-Travis County EMS, and Austin Police Department. [ more ]
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Austin Monitor
4 months ago
Austin

Downtown Commission hears SXSW safety preparedness report - Austin Monitor

Organizers are over-prepared for the South by Southwest festival to prevent worst-case scenarios.
Austin Police Department employs various tactics to ensure safety at the event, including monitoring for firearms. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

APD announces partial release of mandated data dashboard - Austin Monitor

The Austin Police Department will transition the chief's monthly report to an online dashboard with explanations and definitions.
The dashboard is part of a broader initiative called the Open Policing Data Release, which aims to regularly release APD data across several categories. [ more ]
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