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Austin Police Department
Austin Police Department (APD) is the principal law enforcement agency serving Austin, Texas. As of fiscal year 2026, the agency had an annual budget of $527.9 million and employed around 2,457 personnel, including approximately 1,819 officers. The department also employs 24 K-9 police dogs and 16 horses. As of 2025, Lisa Davis is the current chief of police.
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cameoplus · 2026-04-25
Ease administrative sanctions in Austin
Austin Police will adjust ICE cooperation after Abbott funding threat
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cameoplus · 2026-04-23
Transport Disruption in Downtown Austin
Police respond to cargo train derailment in Downtown Austin
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cameoplus · 2026-04-14
Investigate crime/corruption in Austin
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates Austin PD ICE cooperation policy
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cameoplus · 2025-05-31
Arrest, charge, conviction, or sentencing (grand jury no-bill/declines indictment) in Austin
Grand jury clears 4 Austin police officers after crash with stolen car shooting