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APD reports training expansion, staffing gaps and data follow-up in quarterly update
Summary
Austin Police Department officials told the Public Safety Commission their quarter‑one report highlights evidence‑based trainings, a cadet recruiting pipeline and data audits; the department reported dozens of vacancies in sworn and professional ranks and said it will provide follow‑up on response‑time trends.
The Austin Police Department updated the City of Austin Public Safety Commission on its quarterly operations, describing new training programs, ongoing staffing shortages and work to improve data quality.
Chief Henderson presented the department’s quarterly slide deck and emphasized a push for “data‑driven approaches” across staffing and operations, including training for commanders, crime analysts and cadets. Henderson said APD hosted a three‑day crime reduction course by Dr. Jerry Radcliffe and a data‑management session with Dr. Andrew Wheeler; the department also implemented the Integrated Communications, Assessment and Tactical (ICAT) 16‑hour de‑escalation training for sworn members and cadets.
The report described community…
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