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Researchers from two universities analyzed 911 data to determine how quickly officers should respond to emergency calls. With this finding, they determined how many officers APD would need.
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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.
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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.