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What can unite the DA’s office and APD? ‘Trying to take bad people off the street.’
They've butted heads for years over which crimes get prosecuted. In a joint interview with KUT News, Police Chief Lisa Davis ...
Four-legged K9 Officer recognized as Employee of the Week by APD
An Austin K9 Officer was recognized as employee of the week by the Austin Police Department on Friday.APD Chief of Police ...
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After years of dysfunction, Austin Police and the Travis County DA say they're trying to mend fences
DA José Garza campaigned on a promise to prosecute police officers — whom he now must work with to prosecute other crimes.
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APD: 8 people arrested, 4 officers injured following anti-ICE protest downtown - MSN
Eight people were arrested by the Austin Police Department following an anti-ICE protest that happened downtown Monday night, APD Police Chief Lisa Davis said during a media briefing Tuesday.
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APD Chief's 100-Day Report highlights officer fear of prosecution, low community trust - MSN
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis is revealing what she’s heard in her first few months on the job, and what the department is planning to do next. In a newly released 100-Day Report, Chief Davis ...
Austin Police sees 30% increase in mail theft, aims to decrease number with a new plan
APD has seen almost a 30% increase in mail theft from 2022 to 2023, and unfortunately, those numbers are not slowing down.