REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026, 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Public Safety Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote remotely, contact Christi Vitela at participation by christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair David Holmes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith AGENDA The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 1, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police. Presentation by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Update on the Counsel at First Appearance Program. Presentation by Travis County Public Defender’s Office, Capital Area Private Defender Service, and Equity Action. 4. 5. Discussion of the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) status of the project as of Q3 2025. Presentation by Hannah Senko, Project Manager, CSCRM Project. Discussion of Public Safety Commission officer roles, agenda, and succession planning. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, December 1, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, December 1, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kimberly Hidrogo Pierre Nguyễn Michael Sierra-Arévalo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Joel Beder – Chicano Park Lori Renteria – Martin Park Carlos León - CapMetro APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on November 3, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on November 3, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Duran’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll, Holmes, Orr, and Smith were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, December 1, 2025 3. 4. The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Presentation regarding Vision Zero by Joel Meyer, Transportation Safety Officer, Austin Transportation and Public Works. The presentation was made by Joel Meyer, Transportation Safety Officer, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Introduction and overview of Austin Equity and Inclusion. Presentation by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion; Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion; and Emi Johnson, Interim Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion; Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion; and Emi Johnson, Interim Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Budget Counsel at First Appearance Inclement Weather Response Public Safety Headquarters Whole Blood Wheelchair exits Sobering Center First Pilot Budget/Efficiency Improvements Community Member access to APD ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramírez adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. without objection. 2
APD Quarterly Update to PSC Austin Police | January 5, 2026 Crimes Against Persons by Offense Type June - November Offense Type Aggravated Assault Simple Assault, Intimidation Homicide Offenses Kidnapping/Abduction Sex Offenses Human Trafficking 5-Year Mean Jun-Nov Jun-Nov, 2024 Jun-Nov, 2025 1-Year Change Difference from 5-Year Mean 1,700 7,734 40 126 499 7 1,512 7,523 40 144 493 11 1,343 7,953 28 131 495 3 -11% 6% -30% -9% 0% -73% -21% 3% -31% 4% -1% -58% Source: Versadex 2 Crimes Against Property/Society by Offense Type June - November 5-Year Mean Jun-Nov, 2024 Jun-Nov, 2025 1-Year Change Offense Type Robbery Arson Burglary/Breaking & Entering Larceny/Theft Offenses Motor Vehicle Theft Counterfeiting/Forgery Fraud Offenses Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property Drug/Narcotic Offenses Pornography/Obscene Material Prostitution Offenses Weapon Law Violations Animal Cruelty Jun-Nov 497 76 2,294 12,231 2,693 450 3,167 3,321 1,935 142 26 436 156 424 64 2,032 10,989 2,637 288 2,733 2,973 2,824 154 16 480 225 396 43 2,107 11,203 2,168 283 2,409 2,921 4,119 181 23 482 176 -7% -33% 4% 2% -18% -2% -12% -2% 46% 18% 44% 0% -22% Difference from 5-Year Mean -20% -43% -8% -8% -20% -37% -24% -12% 113% 28% -13% 11% 13% Source: Versadex 3 Crime Reduction Focus Areas Auto Theft Auto Thefts continue to decrease and have reached their lowest numbers since 2018-2019 Seen 36.44% decrease from 2023 to 2025 Auto Theft Unit is actively using proactive initiatives and community engagement to further support this decrease PNI Place Network Investigation (PNI) was recently piloted around E. Braker Lane September 2025, various Austin Police units and several other organizations launched a large- scale operation, focused on two establishments, resulting in three arrests Since that time, only one criminal incident was reported which was the result of a proactive enforcement effort Also seen a reduction in major Calls for Service and no violent crimes have been reported in the area 4 Crime Reduction Focus Areas Encampment Management Cleanup Multiple City Departments engaged in a month-long collaborative effort to support the unhoused population and address safety at local encampments Over 950 individuals were engaged across 585 sites 144 individuals were sheltered and 76 were connected to supportive services Only 64 citations were issued and 21 arrests made Over 563 tons of debris was collected Chicano Park- Car Clubs Residents in East …
