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3 days 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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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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2 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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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
fromAustin Monitor
2 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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1 month ago

Audit flags oversight gaps in APD license plate reader pilot - Austin Monitor

According to city auditors, APD logged 75 million license plate scans in a year, leading to 165 arrests and 134 prosecutions, despite justice process delays.
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4 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

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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