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They've butted heads for years over which crimes get prosecuted. In a joint interview with KUT News, Police Chief Lisa Davis and DA José Garza said they're prioritizing violent crimes — and pushing staff to better cooperate with each other.
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After years of dysfunction, Austin Police and the Travis County DA say they're trying to mend fencesDA José Garza campaigned on a promise to prosecute police officers — whom he now must work with to prosecute other crimes.
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Austin City Council will not vote this week on renewing the program, effectively ending it. The decision came after several community members and city leaders raised concerns about privacy.
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Nearly 30 people sued the city over the Austin Police Department's use of so-called less-lethal ammunition five years ago.
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The city reopened the street to cars on weekend nights in an effort to improve safety.
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Steven Aldrich, 66, was arrested and charged with felony possession of components of explosives. Additional charges are possible, police said.
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APD continues to have trouble filling empty jobs and bringing in new officers. That's due in part to a lack of recruitment plans, city auditors found.
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Police, fire and EMS officials say growth and road construction are contributing factors.
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One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law enforcement board.
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The bomb squad was called in around 8 a.m. Monday to the showroom off 183. APD says the devices found were intended to start a fire.