February 27, 2023 Austin Police Department staffing crisis: 77 officers could retire by end of March as vacancies pile up Up to 77 Austin Police Department officers could retire by the end of March when the current contract with the city expires, potentially exacerbating an ongoing staffing crisis.
February 27, 2023 'Huge' parts of Austin left 'unpoliced' after city contract fight triggers mass officer exodus Austin Retired Officers Association President Dennis Farris joined "Fox & Friends First" to discuss how the lack of support from city officials is triggering a mass officer exodus.
February 26, 2023 Austin civil rights director resigns after employees file complaints about workplace mistreatment: report The director of Austin's Civil Rights Office reportedly submitted her resignation this week, several months after multiple city employees filed complaints against her.
February 25, 2023 Severely understaffed, defunded Austin PD on verge of retirement wave after city council 'pulls rug out' again Police in Austin, Texas, told Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital that the city's already slim police force is set lose at least 40 more officers in response to the city's handling of a new contract.
February 23, 2023 Texas man who blamed elderly neighbor's killing on 'Lucifer' charged with murder A man accused of murdering his elderly neighbor in Austin, Texas, reportedly told police that he blacked out and "Lucifer" actually killed the victim.
February 23, 2023 Austin City Council passes temporary ordinance to fund police after contract negotiations break down Austin passed a temporary ordinance guaranteeing pay for police on Thursday after contract negotiations for a long term deal broke down with the union earlier this month.
February 23, 2023 Texas Gov. Abbott launches task force to crack down on street takeovers after Austin chaos, police crisis Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced a new effort to crack down on organized street race takeovers such as the one that recently threw intersections in the state capital into chaos.
February 21, 2023 Austin police seize drugs, guns in street takeover aftermath as chief says force is understaffed every night Six arrests have been made resulting in the seizure of multiples guns, marijuana, and meth in the after math of the street takeovers on Saturday night in Austin, Texas.
February 21, 2023 Austin, Texas residents 'living in fear' as critics blame street racing chaos on police staffing 'crisis' Austin residents Patricia Potyka and Matt Mackowiak joined "Fox & Friends First" to discuss how the city is failing to provide enough police resources to keep citizens safe.
February 21, 2023 Fired Austin city manager warned mayor, city council about police staffing days ahead of street race takeover Former Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk warned in a memo before he was fired earlier this month that a short term contract would exacerbate understaffing issues at the city's police department.