Local NewsTaxes & Spending40% Council Pay Raise, $350 Million Housing Bond Election Approved in Austin’s New $5 Billion Budget
The $5 billion budget is up $300 million from the previous year.
The $5 billion budget is up $300 million from the previous year.
The officers have bailed out of jail after being booked but are now on administrative duty as the cases unfold.
A third-party study recommended the department increase its authorized patrol staffing level to 882 officers.
Chas Moore launched his organization in 2015 and has since influenced massive policy changes in Texas' capital city.
Texas' capital city is struggling to retain police officers as many depart due to internal problems and the city's elected leaders' relationship with its law enforcement.
Chacon has played a leading role in Austin's efforts to "reimagine" its police department since taking over on an interim basis in March.
A day after briefing the city on its all-time record homicide total, the Austin Police Department announced another homicide.
Austin voters elected to reinstate the public homeless camping ban that was in place before July 2019.