Austin Police Department launches program targeting gun crime
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AUSTIN, Texas - In an effort to combat a rise in violent crime, the Austin Police Department (APD) has launched a Violence Intervention Program aimed at preventing gun crime. The goal of the program is to improve the safety of the Austin community through a series of proactive measures.
The Violence Intervention Program launches immediately and will last through August 31, 2021. APD is working with prosecutorial liaisons at the District and County Attorney’s Offices to increase the visibility, thoroughness, and prosecution of violent offenses.
The program is a collaboration of APD’s Organized and Violent Crimes Divisions, the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, and state and federal partner organizations.
Austin Police Department announces Violence Intervention Program to address gun violence in city
The program is aimed at preventing gun crime through a collaboration of APD divisions, the Travis County District Attorney s Office and state and federal partners. Author: Britny Eubank Updated: 4:07 PM CDT April 16, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas Interim Police Chief Joe Chacon is following through with his promise to create an initiative to address recent increases in gun violence in Austin.
On Friday, the Austin Police Department announced a new Violence Intervention Program aimed at preventing gun crime through collaborative efforts with local, state and federal agencies.
On a local level, effective immediately through Aug. 31, APD is working with prosecutorial liaisons at the district and county attorney s offices to increase the visibility, thoroughness and prosecution of violent offenses.
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