Austin Police Association
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The official account for the Austin Police Association. Advocates for the more than 1,400 Officers of the Austin PD and the wonderful City they serve since 1949
NEW: This week on the Austin Crime Report, we expose missed chances to stop violent crime. 🎯 Benjamin Song manhunt 🧠 Mental health & public safety 👮♂️ Hero officers stop a suicide ✍️ Sign the letter ➡️ SafeHorns.org Watch here ▶️ youtu.be/_siLQqhage4
New Austin Crime Report is live. 🗣️ Peaceful protests hijacked 👮 Officers assaulted ⚖️ Violent felons out on low bond Why it’s hurting public safety — and what must change. 📺 Watch now: youtu.be/TU4YQn72CjQ
This is ridiculous. An activist justice of the peace blatantly violating the law and their authority to release individuals accused of heinous crimes such as murder, sexual assault of child, aggravated assault against a family member causing serious bodily injury, robbery,…
A newly-elected justice of the peace has reduced bonds in at least 123 felony cases since she started in January, KXAN found. No other Travis County JP has reduced felony bonds in that same time frame. kxan.com/investigations…
Benefit for DJ Lahr APD K9 legend, Marine, school officer — now battling brain cancer. 🗓️ Sun, July 13 | 11–6 📍 Kalahari Barn, Round Rock 🎯 BBQ, music, APD K-9 demo, more! 💙 Help cover medical expenses. 📲 Donate or share.
The Austin Police Department lost a true champion for the community yesterday, APD SGT Michael King died due to medical complications. Sergeant King spent a substantial portion of his career leading the Crisis Intervention Team. Through this position he was a leader in Austin’s…
From establishing Safe Places to bar safety training & LGBTQI+ officer support, The LGPOA are setting the standard in inclusive policing. Oh—and they’re hosting the world’s LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals this August! 🌍 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/uh4QNCtJsgs…
Peacefully protesting is a right. Rioting is a crime. Last night, Austin saw both—and we’re drawing a clear line. APD will always stand up for First Amendment rights, but we will not tolerate violence, vandalism, or threats to public safety. youtu.be/P4tXUsrpz_Q
June 9th Austin Crime Report diving into the real challenges facing Austin's law enforcement and community safety. A breakdown of shootings, assaults on officers, and a message to our elected officials.
🎙️ NEW: The Austin Crime Report 🚔 Officer-involved shooting breakdown ⚖️ Assault on an officer—$100k bond slashed to $10k 🚗 Stolen cars tied to major crimes 📉 Crime tools stripped by City Council 🎧 Watch now → youtu.be/vc3lYw9yldg #AustinCrimeReport #AustinPolice #APD…
🚨 Join us June 14 at Westlake HS for the Bomb Suit Run & Community 5K! 💙 Run, learn, and support First Responder wellness. 👟 1-Mile Suit Run • 5K • SWAT/K9/EOD Demos • BBQ 🎯 Support @EODWarrior
Officer DJ Lahr — Marine, 30-yr APD K9 legend, & Liberty Hill ISD school resource officer — is battling aggressive brain cancer. A humble leader, mentor, & hero to many — now he needs our support. 💙 Donate: gofundme.com/f/yuygv-suppor…
Debrief of May17th Officer Involved Shooting youtu.be/o6pnB1RTZqI
🚨 A murder that could’ve been prevented. Dismissed charges. Felonies ignored. Why are repeat offenders continuing to walk free in Austin? 🎙️ Hear the truth from the front lines: 🔗 youtu.be/ZDmCGSBR3V8 #AustinCrime #PublicSafety #JusticeMatters #BackTheBlue
Debrief of May 7th Officer Involved Shooting youtu.be/VzOykRV8epE
APD's Homicide unit continues to show that they are true professional who will not rest until they get justice for victims and their families. Check out our recent interview with them. youtu.be/32wMEhtxtvk
Austin Police Department Homicide Unit Achieves 100% Clearance Rate for 2023 - austintexas.gov/news/austin-po…
🚨 New Episode of The Austin Crime Report is out now! 🧵 Bail reform breakdown 📉 Repeat offenders & judicial failures 🐾 K9 Unit honored 🚔 Cristian Gamez: Wanted 👏 Officer John Sevier goes above & beyond 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/DSbGN5elXKI 🎧 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/0QSsJP……
May 8th Austin Crime Report: Special Focus on bail reform and holding criminals accountable