A progressive congressman associated with “The Squad” who proudly voted to defund the Austin Police Department as a city council member and blasted the department just last week for alleged racist practices is under fire after requesting a police patrol at his home from the same department. “It’s come to …
Read More »Austin police staffing crisis continues to stretch department thin, leaving some calls on hold for hours
The Austin, Texas police department may soon make drastic changes to how the capital city is policed, as staffing the staffing crisis continues to stretch resources thin, sometimes leaving calls on hold for hours. FOX 7 in Austin reported that the police association president, Michael Bullock, said officers are cutting …
Read More »One hospitalized after suspected shooting at Austin public library, prompting massive police response
One person was taken to a hospital after a “critical incident” Saturday afternoon at the Austin Central Library in Texas. The Austin Police Department (APD) confirmed one victim has serious injuries but remains in stable condition. Just after 12:05 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting at the library, …
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