APD gives context to Nov. spike in rape, highlights work combatting sex crimes
The Austin Police Department's Sex Crime Unit is giving context to why November saw the highest number of reported rapes in ...
APD fires officer Christopher Taylor following prison sentence for fatal 2019 shooting
A judge on Tuesday sentenced Christopher Taylor to two years in prison for the 2019 fatal shooting of Mauris DeSilva.
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APD launches new online crime mapping system
In July, we told you about how APD removed its data from that tool, crimemapping.com. According to APD, they couldn’t keep the old map when they switched to a new modern records system.
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APD will not stop responding to mental health calls, will work toward ‘holistic’ response, chief says
View body camera video of the shooting here. As of Wednesday, Taylor is no longer employed by APD. He’s out of jail on an appellate bond. Michael Bullock, president of the Austin Police ...
Albuquerque officer charged with DWI, adds to string of officer arrests from this past year
An officer with the Albuquerque Police Department was placed on administrative leave after he was pulled over and charged with driving under the influence on Thursday ...
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APD enhances officer mental health support services
While most officers deal with work-related stress ... with relationship issues to dealing with grief, according to APD. “And so any time any of these things get on our radar, we have a small ...