The efforts come amid conversations about how and when police should respond to mental health calls – to make them safer for citizens and police.

The actions come as President Donald Trump and his administration have begun cracking down on illegal immigration and laying the groundwork for rapid deportations.

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis reiterated APD doesn't have a role in enforcing federal civil immigration laws, while advocates have started trainings to educate families on what to do if they're approached by ICE agents.

Residents were ordered to shelter in place Sunday after SWAT was called out to south Austin. According to the Austin Police Department, a call came in around 5:50 a.m. regarding an armed person.

But, comments from the Austin Police Union and a community organization critical of police have sparked conversations about how mental health calls should be responded to. Should

Austin police are seeking community assistance following an accidental injury incident in Northwest Austin. On Monday, January 13, 2025, at approximately 7:33 p.m., officers responded to the

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is looking for two suspects who were allegedly involved in a shooting that left a man injured on Sunday. APD officers responded to the Diablas ...

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two suspects in connection to a series of aggravated robberies.

AUSTIN, Texas - Police are searching for a robbery suspect who assaulted a victim downtown, the Austin Police Department (APD) said. Austin police said on Nov. 14 2024, between 9-9:15 a.m., officers responded to a robbery by assault at the Bread Basket Convenience store, at 2228 E Cesar Chavez Street.

A manhunt is underway after Waller County inmate Salvador Saucedo escaped custody at Bellville Hospital near Highway 159, according to police.

Officers responded to a call around 3:05 a.m. regarding a man with a gun at the Citgo gas station on 7th Street, according to the Austin Police Department. Officers found a man with possible gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in the parking lot. He later died at a hospital.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Residents were ordered to shelter in place after SWAT was called out to south Austin. According to the Austin Police Department, a call came in around 5:50 a.m. regarding an armed person. Police said the call was near the 2600 block of Gwendolyn Lane.