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Rainey Street safety changes set to finish by this summer, where are we now?

Austin police, Texas DPS partnership could come back soon

DPS initially came on board in late March to help APD tackle crime amid a staffing shortage. But on May 13, DPS halted operations in Austin, so troopers could be deployed at the border following the end of Title 42.

Controversial Texas DPS, APD partnership could resume soon

The partnership between Texas DPS and the Austin Police Department could be starting back up in the next few weeks. That collaboration ended last weekend with Austinites split over whether troopers should return.

New training classes coming to APD Training Academy

APD has 190 open positions, a 10.5% vacancy rate. It’s a problem shared by Fire and EMS as well.

Austin City Council takes closer look at allowing first responders to use low-THC cannabis by prescription

On Monday, Austin City Council’s Public Safety Committee took a closer look at allowing them to use low-THC cannabis by prescription, for PTSD and other conditions.