Item 5: Public Safety Report Presentation — original pdf

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Public Safety Commission Report to Downtown Commission October 21, 2026 Flock Cameras Although the City of Austin no longer operates its own Flock cameras, there are still several Flock cameras in downtown Austin. Texas DPS continues to use Flock cameras and share that data with APD. From Flock Camera Locations at https://flockcameralocations.com/locations/texas/austin Lady Bird Lake Deaths ● 30 drowning deaths from 2015 to 2025, led to rumors about a potential Austin “serial killer.” Rumors were debunked by an APD/Texas State study in 2025. ● Due to Austin’s geography, the risk of accidental drowning in Lady Bird Lake remains high; the most recent drowning victim was discovered on October 16, 2026. ● City can invest in guardrails, warning signs, increased lighting, safety patrols & raising community awareness to prevent future drownings. By Jouaienttoi - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=138768165