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Driving while impaired can reduce your reaction speed significantly and endanger others on the road. Don't drink if you plan on driving home. Instead, plan a sober ride home or have a designated driver if you're going to drink. #ArriveAlive #EndTheStreakTX #DriveLikeATexan … Manejar bajo los efectos del alcohol puede reducir considerablemente su capacidad de reaccionar y poner en peligro a los demás en la carretera. No tome si va a manejar de regreso a casa. Mejor, planee un viaje sobrio a casa o tenga a un conductor designado en caso de que vaya a consumir alcohol. #LlegueSeguro
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APD Office of Community Liaison had a fantastic time at the Summer Zero Waste Resource Fair at Little Walnut Creek Library! We loved connecting with community members to discuss reducing waste and beautifying our neighborhoods. A huge thank you to Austin Resource Recovery for hosting this valuable event and to the Rundberg community for getting involved! --- ¡La Oficina de Enlace con la Comunidad del Departamento de APD disfrutó ser parte de la Feria de Recursos «Summer Zero Waste» en la Biblioteca Little Walnut Creek! Tuvimos la oportunidad de charlar con los vecinos sobre cómo reducir los residuos y embellecer nuestros barrios. ¡Muchísimas gracias a Servicios de Recuperación de Recursos de Austin por organizar este evento y a la comunidad de Rundberg por participar!
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Signing up for WarnCentralTexas.org is quick and easy. 1. Visit WarnCentralTexas.org. 2. Click on the big registration button on the homepage. 3. Add as many addresses as you like (your home, your office, or your child's school, etc.) to ensure you get alerts for the areas that matter most. 4. Select how you want to be notified - text messages, voice calls, or emails, or all three! 5. Provide any additional info about any functional or access needs, which might help first responders better assist your household during a crisis. WarnCentralTexas allows local officials to send targeted instructions - like specific evacuation routes or neighborhood-level boil water notices - that you might otherwise miss. Register today! Stay informed, Be Prepared. .... Registrarse en WarnCentralTexas.org es rápido y fácil. 1. Visite WarnCentralTexas.org. 2. Haga clic en el botón grande de registro que aparece en la página de inicio. 3. Agregue tantas direcciones como desee (su hogar, su trabajo o la escuela de sus hijos, etc.) para asegurarse de recibir alertas sobre las áreas que más le interesan. 4. Seleccione cómo desea recibir las notificaciones: mensajes de texto, llamadas de voz, correos electrónicos o las tres opciones. 5. Proporcione cualquier información adicional sobre alguna necesidad especial o de accesibilidad que pueda ayudar a los servicios de emergencia a asistir mejor a su familia durante una crisis. WarnCentralTexas permite a las autoridades locales enviar instrucciones específicas, como rutas de evacuación concretas o avisos para hervir el agua en determinadas zonas, información que de otro modo podría pasar inadvertida. ¡Regístrese hoy mismo! Manténgase informado, esté preparado.
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We are proud to announce our Employees of the Week from APD and TCSO. Their combined efforts led to identifying and locating the suspect who threatened to shoot up a school and to the safety of everyone at the school. Great job! -------- Nos enorgullece anunciar a los empleados de la semana del Departamento de Policía de Austin (APD) y de la Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Texas (TCSO). Gracias a su trabajo conjunto, se logró identificar y localizar al sospechoso que amenazó con abrir fuego en una escuela, lo que permitió mantener a salvo a todas las personas que se encontraban en el lugar. ¡Excelente trabajo!
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The best way to end a fun night is with a safe ride home. Planning ahead makes all the difference! - Decide who's driving before the first drink. - Use a rideshare or phone a friend/family member - they'll be happy to help! - If you can safely spend the night, relax and enjoy the morning! Remember: Don't drive impaired - we want to see you back safe and sound! #ArriveAlive #EndTheStreakTX #DriveLikeATexan .... La major manera de terminar una noche divertida es con un viaje seguro a casa. ¡Planificar con anticipación marca la diferencia! - Decida quién va a conducir antes de tomar la primera copa. - Utilice un servicio de transporte compartido o llame a un amigo o familiar: ¡estarán encantados de ayudarle! - Si puede pasar la noche con seguridad, ¡relájese y disfrute de la mañana! Recuerde: no conduzca bajo los efectos del alcohol, ¡queremos verle de vuelta sano y salvo! #LlegueSeguro
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Traffic Fatality in the 9300 block of E. US 290 Service Road WB - austintexas.gov/police/news/…
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A big thank you to Target for hosting today’s Coffee with a Cop event! We loved connecting with community members and the awesome Target team. Your warm hospitality made it memorable, and we can’t wait for our next gathering with the Adam sector (Northwest Austin) community! --- Muchas gracias a Target por organizar el evento «Café con la policía» de hoy. Nos ha encantado poder charlar con los miembros de la comunidad y con el increíble equipo de Target. Su calurosa hospitalidad ha hecho que fuera una reunión memorable, ¡y tenemos muchas ganas de volver a reunirnos con la comunidad del sector Adam (noroeste de Austin)!
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Did you know that trusting your gut can save lives? The iWatchTexas Community Reporting System is powered by people just like you who see something that feels "off" and decide to speak up! Real reports from concerned citizens have helped: - Prevent mass violence at a local high school. - Thwart planned terrorist attacks. - Uncover dangerous, illegal operations. If something feels suspicious, we encourage you to follow that instinct and report it on iWatchTexas. If you see something, say something: 📷Report.iWatchTX.Org/iWatchTe… .... ¿Sabías que confiar en tsu instinto puede salvar vidas? El sistema de denuncia comunitaria iWatchTexas funciona gracias a personas como tú usted, que ven algo que les parece "raro" y deciden reportarlo. Las denuncias reales de ciudadanos preocupados han ayudado a: - Prevenir la violencia masiva en una escuela secundaria local. - Detener atentados terroristas planeados. - Descubrir operaciones peligrosas e ilegales. Si algo le parece sospechoso, le invitamos a que sigas tu su instinto y lo denuncies en iWatchTexas. Si ves algo, diga algo: 📷Report.iWatchTX.Org/iWatchTe…
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Applications are now OPEN for the Fall 2026 Community Police Academy! Learn more and apply TODAY! austintexas.gov/.../programs… #UnderstandingThroughEducation
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Roadway is open. Safe travels, Austin!
#ATXTraffic 9300 Block of E US 290 HWY SVRD WB is closed due to a collision involving a vehicle vs motorcycle. Road expected to be closed for the next hour. Expect delays, plan your route.
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#ATXTraffic 9300 Block of E US 290 HWY SVRD WB is closed due to a collision involving a vehicle vs motorcycle. Road expected to be closed for the next hour. Expect delays, plan your route.
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Today, Dougherty Arts Center staff completed their APD Safe Place certification training. Safe Place locations provide immediate support for hate crimes and bias incidents, offering a secure environment and assisting individuals in contacting 9-1-1 until help arrives. Thank you to the Dougherty Arts Center for championing inclusivity in Austin! For more information about the Safe Place Initiative, contact the APD Office of Community Liaison at community.liaison@austintexas.gov ---- Hoy, el personal del Centro de Artes Dougherty ha completado la capacitación para obtener la certificación Safe Place/Lugar Seguro de APD. Los lugares seguros proporcionan ayuda inmediata en casos de delitos de odio e incidente por prejuicios, ofreciendo un espacio seguro y ayuda para llamar al 9-1-1 hasta que llegue la policía. ¡Gracias al Centro de Artes Dougherty por promover la inclusión en Austin! Para obtener más información sobre la iniciativa Lugar Seguro, póngase en contacto con la Oficina de Enlace con la Comunidad de APD en community.liaison@austintexas.gov
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☕️👮‍♀️ Join us on June 11, 2026 at Starbucks from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and take the opportunity to get to know the officers in your community! 📆 Date: June 11, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 📍 Location: 10900 Lakeline Mall Dr Austin, TX 78717 ☕️💙 #CoffeeWithACop #CommunityPolicing
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APD Continues to Investigate In-Custody Death on June 6, 2026: austintexas.gov/police/news/…
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In today's #WantedWednesday, we request the public's help in Tyrone Eugene Alexander. He has an outstanding warrant for: Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon. Anyone with information may submit a tip anonymously through @CrimeStopATX .... APD solicita ayuda para localizar a Tyrone Eugene Alexander. Él tiene una orden de arresto pendientes por: agresión agravada con arma mortal. Cualquier persona que tenga información puede hacer una denuncia de forma anónima a través de @CrimeStopATX al (512) 472-8477.
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Hey, Austin! We've got a new list of unclaimed properties, and we'd love to help get them back to their rightful owners. Think you might spot something that belongs to you? Take a look at the list here: bit.ly/3RaHpES Just a friendly reminder: you have 90 days from the notice date to claim your property. After that, it will be disposed of. Here's a quick guide on how to get it back: - Schedule an appointment by calling 512-974-6690 or emailing Evidence@austintexas.gov. - Pickup is by appointment only between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. - Find us at 4708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Thanks for helping us help you, Austin!
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Yesterday, APD District Representatives from Charlie Sector (Central Austin) connected with the community at Sam’s BBQ. We thank owner Brian Mays for his hospitality and commitment to building community connections. APD Officers and neighbors had a good time and shared meaningful conversations. Events like these are crucial for positive partnerships between the police and the community. --- Ayer, los representantes de distrito de la Policía de Austin (APD) del Sector Charlie (Austin Central) se reunieron con la comunidad en Sam’s BBQ. Agradecemos al propietario, Brian Mays, su hospitalidad y su compromiso para promover relaciones con la comunidad. Los oficiales de la APD y los vecinos disfrutaron de un rato agradable y mantuvieron conversaciones enriquecedoras. Eventos como este son fundamentales para fomentar una colaboración positiva entre la policía y la comunidad.
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Traffic Fatality in the 11700 block of North FM 620 - austintexas.gov/police/news/…
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Today, IDEA Public Schools hosted an amazing “Family Fun Fest,” and we loved being a part of it! Our Austin police officers had a great time chatting with families, participating in activities, and enjoying a beautiful day at the park. 🌳🤗 A huge thank you to IDEA Public Schools for bringing our community together and creating such a memorable experience! Here’s to more joyful events in the future! 🙌❤️ #FamilyFunFest #StrongerTogether ------------ Hoy, las Escuelas Públicas IDEA organizaron un increíble Festival «Family Fun Fest», ¡y nos ha encantado formar parte de él! Nuestros oficiales la han pasado en grande charlando con las familias, participando en las actividades y disfrutando de un día precioso en el parque. 🌳🤗 ¡Muchísimas gracias a las Escuelas Públicas IDEA por unir a nuestra comunidad y crear una experiencia memorable! ¡Por muchos más eventos divertidos por venir! 🙌️ ❤️#FamilyFunFest#JuntosSomosMásFuertes
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Today, we honor Austin Police Officer Leland Anderson, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on June 6, 1975. Officer Anderson, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, served with the Austin Police Department for two years. He had stopped a van for a minor traffic violation, but the three occupants attacked him, shot him using his own weapon and ran him over when they were fleeing. Officer Anderson is survived by his wife and daughter.
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