City of Austin leaders on Tuesday afternoon will issue a formal apology to sexual assault victims for the "mishandling of sexual assault cases by the Austin Police Department," according to the city.
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City Council dedicated more than $951,000 for oversight of Austin Police Department sex crimes investigations along with new policing programs to assist victims and prevent assaults.
Austin police are searching for a man accused of breaking into apartment with the intent to sexually assault victims. People in the community are asked to be vigilant.