The Austin Police Department (APD) is facing significant staffing issues, with reports highlighting an entire area of East Austin recently left unpatrolled for two hours. The Austin Police Association has expressed concerns, stating the department is 'at our breaking point.' The staffing levels are reportedly the lowest since 2006, according to the Association's President. In response to these challenges, the Austin interim city manager is pushing for improvements within the APD to address the shortages and ensure better coverage of the city, describing the situation as on an 'unsustainable path'.
Austin police shortages leave section of city without single officer: 'unsustainable path' https://t.co/o5Mo5XsVxd
Over the weekend, the Austin Police Association President noted an entire sector of the city went two hours without a patrol officer, claiming current police staffing levels haven't been seen since 2006. https://t.co/1Mgygu9isD
Austin interim city manager pushes for improvements within Austin Police Department https://t.co/LZwD4vcQP1
Austin police officer shortage leaves portion of East Austin without patrol https://t.co/dUMgxGpYeg
After an entire area of East Austin recently went unpatrolled for two hours, the police association is sounding the alarm on APD staffing issues: https://t.co/vsb4OMEIf4
'We are at our breaking point' | Austin Police Association highlights staffing issues at APD https://t.co/vsb4OMEIf4