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Police, state ready to intervene on after-hours bars operating downtown - Austin Monitor

Austin police may penalize bars for after-hours sales violations.
APD seeks collaborative solutions with bar owners to improve compliance.
A recent study revealed illegal alcohol sales in downtown bars.

Public safety departments show progress in recruitment efforts - Austin Monitor

Austin's public safety departments are improving diversity through targeted recruitment strategies and community engagement efforts.

Police, state ready to intervene on after-hours bars operating downtown - Austin Monitor

Austin police may penalize bars for after-hours sales violations.
APD seeks collaborative solutions with bar owners to improve compliance.
A recent study revealed illegal alcohol sales in downtown bars.

Public safety departments show progress in recruitment efforts - Austin Monitor

Austin's public safety departments are improving diversity through targeted recruitment strategies and community engagement efforts.
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Why doesn't the Austin Police Department publish yearly reports on the crimes it solves? - Austin Monitor

Austin Police Department will begin publicizing clearance rates data, crucial for assessing effectiveness in solving crimes.
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Former officer proposes settlement that includes changes at APD - Austin Monitor

The City Council approved funding for legal defense against a discrimination lawsuit related to the Austin Police Department.

Lisa Davis confirmed as the next head of the Austin Police Department - Austin Monitor

Lisa Davis appointed as the new head of Austin Police Department.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Former officer proposes settlement that includes changes at APD - Austin Monitor

The City Council approved funding for legal defense against a discrimination lawsuit related to the Austin Police Department.

Lisa Davis confirmed as the next head of the Austin Police Department - Austin Monitor

Lisa Davis appointed as the new head of Austin Police Department.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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Lisa Davis named sole finalist for Austin police chief - Austin Monitor

Lisa Davis selected as Austin Police Chief after a thorough search for a permanent chief.
Davis intends to focus on morale, trust-building, and labor contracts to address APD staffing shortages.

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.

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.

Electric vehicles for APD will arrive by the end of the year - Austin Monitor

Austin is piloting electric vehicles for its police department to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
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