The Texas Department of Public Safety will resume helping the Austin Police Department to combat crime and shorten response times, after stepping away in May to enforce the border.
Upon their return, troopers will be deployed at Chacon’s direction, the station reported, and his strategy will be based on traffic, violent crime and staffing levels.
Texas DPS criminal investigators will also work with APD’s violent crime investigation units to help decreaseThe two agencies will attend briefings at the beginning of shifts together, and while DPS can monitor APD radio channels, trooper response will not be driven by calls. "This partnership has proven to be a practical way to begin addressing Austin's call volume and crime," Chacon said."We welcome DPS back to the city utilizing a different development approach. I will continue assessing the data and deploying DPS alongside APD to protect and serve."
A member of the Austin, Texas police department stands watch during the Gold Cup semifinal match between the United States and Qatar on Thursday July 29th, 2021 at Q2 stadium in Austin,TX. In February, Austin police officers, past and present, warned Fox News Digital that the police force was struggling because of defunding during theIn fact, a source told Fox News Digital that 30 officers filed retirement papers after the City Council voted to scrap a four-year contract that the city previously agreed to, and instead pursue a 1-year contract that the police union’s board had rejected.
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