Austin Police Department

A survey from the Office of Police Oversight found the Austin Police Department's guidelines largely don't meet community expectations.

Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo, a star in law enforcement circles, appears to be out of a job after six months. He's had a rocky tenure, clashing with city leaders who he says are meddling.

Though the rapid tests are mandatory, officers can get a medical, religious or "moral" exemption.

Equity PAC, a political action committee lobbying against Proposition A, also received a $200,000 donation from a Washington, D.C.-based organization that supports progressive ballot measures.

People forced to move from under I-35 near police headquarters said they weren't offered housing or services. Advocates say that's endemic of a larger equity issue within Austin's response to homelessness.

Chacon has been with the department since 1998. He steps into the role after years of public scandals within APD and as city leaders have begun demanding changes to policing.

El jefe interino de la policía de Austin le está pidiendo a la comunidad que reporte incidentes que no sean emergencias marcando al 311. También pueden solicitar que un oficial dé seguimiento a un reporte usando el sitio ireportaustin.com.

Austin's interim chief is asking people to report non-emergencies to 311 or ireportaustin.com for a police follow-up.

If approved by the City Council, Chacon will take leadership of the Austin Police Department at a time when the city is seeing a rise in crime and seeking reforms to policing.

Aún quedan más de tres meses para que acabe el año y la cifra de homicidios en Austin ya alcanzó 61, la más alta desde que la ciudad comenzó a documentar esta estadística.