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APD Chief Joseph Chacon said troopers will be reassigned to the border following the expiration of Trump-era restrictions for migrants seeking asylum.
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This story is far from over.
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Austinites voted on dueling propositions with near-identical language to transform the police oversight office.
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Data on misdemeanor arrests show state troopers arrested 108 Latinos and 38 Black people, compared to six white people, from March 30 to April 22.
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The propositions are nearly identical. But one would give more power to the police oversight offices; the other would restrict it.
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Austin police say state trooper patrols have caused a 25% dip in crime. But that data hasn't yet been made public.
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It's still early days, but APD says violent crime has dropped 25% since it made a deal with the Texas Department of Public Safety. APD called the troopers' increased presence an "effective deterrent."
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The drownings remain under investigation, but the Austin Police Department has stated there is no indication of foul play.
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"The people of Austin deserve to be safe and feel safe," the mayor said in announcing DPS troopers would be helping out Austin police.
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DPS troopers will focus on violent and traffic-related crimes. The length of the partnership and exactly how many troopers will help out is yet to be determined.