A new report evaluating the Austin Police Department's handling of sexual assault cases found while the city has taken "meaningful steps toward improvement" it can still improve its investigations and processes.
Even with the non-emergency call center, the 911 call center is still overwhelmed, and Austin Police Lt. Ken Murphy, who heads up the emergency communications division, says the problem is staffing.
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