REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 4, 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 participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Enrique Duran II, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Daniel Godwin David Holmes Michael Sierra-Arévalo CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Vice Chair Denise L Eger Kimberly Hidrogo Timothy Ruttan Yasmine Smith 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 April 6, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Austin Fire Quarterly Report. Presentation by Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire. Discussion of Austin Firefighters Association budget and sworn staff priorities. Presented by David Girouard, President, Austin Firefighters Association. Discussion of Austin Police Oversight Mediation Program and responses to questions from Recommendation 20250908-006. Presented by Gail McCant, Director, Austin Police Oversight. Discussion of sexual assault data with Austin Police, SAFE Alliance, BRAVE Alliance, Travis County District Attorney’s Office, and Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT). Presented by Deanna Lichter, Commander, Austin Police, Marcy Alonzo, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Police, Andrea Austin, Director, Travis County District Attorney’s Office, Alison Kolb, Vice President, SAFE Alliance, Noor Wehbe, Nurse Educator, BRAVE Alliance. Wildfire Readiness Update. Presentation by David Skowron, Division Chief, Austin Fire. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 7. Approve a recommendation from the Collective Sex Crime Response Model working group regarding SARRT. 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 …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 6, 2026 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 2, 2026. The March 2, 2026 meeting minutes were approved as amended with the following amendment on Commissioner Duran’s motion, Vice Chair Ruttan’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Smith was off the dais. Commissioners Holmes and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. The amendment was under FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: “Austin Police Oversight discussion on Mediation Remediation program” DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of small vehicle use by public safety departments with Rick Harland, Assistant Director, Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Presentation was made by Rick Harland, Assistant Director, Austin Fleet Mobility Services, Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical 1 Services, Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire, Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. 2. 4. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Presentation was made by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Discussion of Austin Police operating procedures for disclosure of bodycam footage to Travis County post arrest with Austin Police, Travis County Attorney’s Office and Travis County Defender's Office. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police, Lucio del Toro, First Assistant County Attorney, Travis County Attorney’s Office, Adeola Ogunkeyede, Chief Public Defender for Travis County, Travis County Defender’s Office. Presentation was made by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police, Lucio del Toro, First Assistant County Attorney, Travis County Attorney’s Office, Adeola Ogunkeyede, Chief Public Defender for Travis County, Travis County Defender’s Office. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Collective Sex Crime Response Model working group. Update was given by Chair Ramírez. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Duran was elected as Chair on Commissioner Ruttan’s motion, Chair Ramírez’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Holmes and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. Commissioner Ramírez was elected as Vice Chair on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Godwin’s second on …
Mediation Program Public Safety Commission May 4, 2026 1 Agenda 01 About Austin Police Oversight 02 Authority 03 About Mediation 04 Process 05 Benefits 2 1. About Austin Police Oversight 3 About Austin Police Oversight The mission of Austin Police Oversight is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community. ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSPARENCY PARTNERSHIPS 4 About Austin Police Oversight WHAT WE DO WHAT WE DO NOT DO Separate, independent, civilian oversight Review all community complaints We have full access to all APD databases Make recommendations to the Chief of Police & City Manager related to discipline, administrative policies and training Educate community members about the complaint process, our reports and recommendations, and their rights when interacting with law enforcement We do NOT work for or report to APD orthe Chief of Police We do NOT oversee other law enforcement agencies We do NOT oversee criminal cases We do NOT administer discipline to officers We are NOT the final decision-makers on issues related to discipline and training 5 2. Authority 6 Authority: Meet and Confer Agreement Mediation authorization is established in the 2024 Meet and Confer Agreement between City of Austin and the Austin Police Association (APA) in Article 17, Disciplinary Actions, Demotion, & Appeals. Section 16—The CITY shall implement a voluntary mediation process concerning both citizen and internal complaints. The ASSOCIATION may appoint two persons to work with the CITY in developing the specific operating procedure. The process shall include and be based upon the following concepts: a) Mediation shall be an option offered to the complainant at any time during the investigatory process in which the Chief deems appropriate. Mediation shall only be offered in cases in which allegations are for minor policy violations, such as rudeness. The Chief or their designee shall have final authority as to whether mediation is an appropriate avenue for remedy. b) For a complaint to proceed to mediation, both the Officer and the complainant must voluntarily agree. c) Once mediation has been agreed to, the matter cannot be returned to the Department to be handled as a disciplinary matter. 7 Authority: General Orders Mediation authorization is also established in the Austin Police Department (APD) General Orders: 902.6.5 Investigations Handled Through Mediation As an alternative to the normal IA …
Briefing: Public Safety Commission Recommendation 20250908-006 Austin Police Oversight | 05.04.2026 Overview Purpose: Provide the Public Safety Commission with a summary of APO’s responses to recommendation 20250908-006 Scope: Annual Reporting, Compliance, public data accessibility, Complaints process & outcomes, CPRC, Miscellaneous Annual Reporting PSC Request: Present the most recent Annual Report at a publicly posted Council Meeting. APO Response: • 2024 Report presented via memo on October 13, 2025, to Mayor and Council • 2024 Report published October 14, 2025 • Council presentation on December 9, 2025 Compliance APOA Austin Police Oversight Act PSC Recommendation: Published compliance Plan. APO Response: • APO already complies with the Act; a separate plan is not required. Complaint Database PSC Recommendation: Create a Searchable, Public Complaint Database APO Response: • Complaint documentation is already searchable online • The interface was challenging • March 19, 2026, COA new website launched CPRC Support/ Staff Liaison PSC Recommendation: Assign City Clerk Staff as CPRC liaison. APO Response: • APO has not articulated any strain on staff resources. • Will collaborate with CMO and City Clerk’s Office to address any challenges. Annual Report Timeline PSC Questions: Annual Report Schedule, Edit and Review Authority. APO Response: • All department annual reports will be released after the City Manager’s Year in Review. • APO aim is Q4 each Year • Austin Communication and Engagement and the City Manager’s Office have review, edit, and approval authority of APO’s Annual Report. Compliance PSC Questions: Posting requirement, Reporting Gaps, Data Infrastructure APO Response: • All Complaints submitted to APO in 2025 are published on APO’s website. Anonymous Complaints are not separated out. • APO does not publish Compliments • Oral & Written reprimands are reported in aggregate numbers and published as part of our annual report. • Compliant Process & Outcomes PSC Questions: Training & Case Management APO Response: • Complaint Staff receive ongoing training • Options for filing • Supervisor Referral outcomes • Complaint trends Community Police Review Commission PSC Questions: Case review, vacancies, case briefings & recommendations, APO Response: • Working groups for case triage established • Vacancies filled by alternates • Case briefings will take place in closed session • Document storage on CPRC website Miscellaneous PSC Questions: Press Conf. Funding, Website accessibility, Hiring APO Response: • APO participation in critical incidents press conferences is a national best practice supporting transparency and real-time monitoring. • No additional funding allocation during budget …
Public Safety Commission Quarterly Austin Fire | Tom Vocke | Chief of Staff | FY26 Q2 Emergency Response Time Trends 130,000 110,000 90,000 70,000 11:00 10:00 9:00 8:00 7:00 6:00 Incident Volume (All Priorities) 103,626 109,280 110,304 108,750 107,659 89,541 89,563 81,973 86,636 87,935 92,612 89,797 86,974 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26* Response Times (Priorities 1-3, 4M) 8:51 9:00 9:13 9:12 9:24 9:35 Response Time Standard: 8 minutes 9:58 10:28 9:55 10:28 10:32 10:25 10:22 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 YTD *Projected number based on current YTD call volume. On Jul 8, 2025, the Chief Medical Officer evaluated medical dispatching in collaboration with ATCEMS and AFD, which will have an effect on call dispatching/volume. 2 Facility Improvement Projects Recently Completed Projects: Station 17 Remodel completed in February Station 33 Internal ceiling replacement completed in March Fire Station 17 Day Room Before and After Remodel 3 Automatic Aid Dispatching the closest unit to a 911 call, regardless of department or jurisdiction. Auto Aid contributes to decreased response times for Austin and Travis County. Recent Success: On March 25th, a fire at 5920 J M Holloway Ln spread quickly consuming trees, several parts vehicles, debris, and tires due to dry conditions with shifting winds. A tender from ESD 11 (Tender 1101) and ESD 12 (Tender 1201) were dispatched due to water supply issues. ESD 11’s skid steer also responded to assist with overhaul. Both ESD 11 and ESD 12 sent an engine to assist. In total, this fire had 31 units on scene. AFD, ESD 11, and ESD 12 responding to a fire together. 4 Overdose Response FY26 Q2 All AFD personnel are trained on Naloxone administration and each unit carries the medication. The increase in FY25 Q2 may be due to new reporting requirements for Narcan use starting Dec 2024. 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 154 115 75 122 117 81 140 106 71 88 63 51 97 66 50 106 76 58 FY25 Q1 FY25 Q2 FY25 Q3 FY25 Q4 FY26 Q1 FY26 Q2 Total calls where Narcan was given Number of times AFD administered or assisted Patient improvement cases 5 Investigations Percent of Arson Fires Cleared: - FY 25 Q3: - FY 25 Q4: - FY26 Q1: - FY26 Q2: 50% 36% 36% 44% National …
Public Safety Commission Wildfire Readiness Update Austin Fire | David Skowron | Division Chief, Wildfire Division | FY26 Q1&2 BE IT RESOLVED... "Provide a progress report every six months to the Public Safety Commission for the following important components of a comprehensive WUI risk reduction plan." Council Resolution NO. 20160512-016 The information presented in this update are maintained in real-time through dynamic data. 2 1) The number of local CWPPs completed and implemented is 26. Local level CWPPs are community-led initiatives that Austin Fire facilitates and supports. The Division's FAC team has prioritized re-engaging and supporting these communities. One community has become FireWise in 2026, with four more on the way this year. 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CWPPs By Year 5 4 3 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2004 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2017 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Year to date 3 2) The number of local CWPPs started but not completed is 21. The Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and Action Plan are important steps in the Firewise USA recognition process. When combined, CRAs and Action Plans act as a supplement to the Austin Travis County CWPP. Engaged Communities by Council District 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 5 4 3 3 1 0 0 2 2 1 CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 CD 6 CD 7 CD 8 CD 9 CD 10 Engaged Communities by Council District 4 3) The percentage of high-risk WUI areas in which identification of potential local CWPP planning areas is still ongoing is 46%. Of the 14% of Austin classified as high-risk, 54% is covered by a local level CWPP, and 46% are identified as opportunity zones where a local level CWPP could be implemented. 5 4) The number of public presentations in the past six months is 29. The number of home assessments provided in Q1 and Q2 is 157. Division has a goal of 500 SIZE evaluations per year. Number of SIZE Completions by Month (Q1 & Q2) 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 October November December January February March Number of SIZE Completions by Month (Q1 & Q2) 6 5) The number, size type and location of fuel mitigation activities in the last six months. 14 prescribed fires completed at over 1800 acres, by assisting partner agencies. …
April 3, 2026 RE: Austin/Travis County SARRT’s Call to Action Who We Are The Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (A/TC SARRT) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded coordinated community responses in the state of Texas comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, mental health providers, advocates, and survivors unified in the response to post-pubescent adolescent and adult sexual assault victims. For over two decades, the A/TC SARRT’s mission has been to enhance the local response to sexual assault through ongoing collaboration, training, and coordination among agencies charged with responding to these crimes. What We Stand For The A/TC SARRT is committed to the following principles as we evaluate the future of forensic exam services in Austin and Travis County: • Survivor-Centered Care: All decisions must be grounded in trauma-informed practice, cultural humility, and accessibility including meaningful choice in who provides their care. This includes removing barriers for LGBTQ+ individuals, foreign- born survivors, and other populations who face systemic obstacles to care. • Provider Standards: Forensic exam providers must deliver the highest standard of care through certified practitioners who demonstrate cultural competence, trauma- informed approaches, and current best practices in forensic examination and must meet the Forensic Exam Provider Requirements as outlined by the A/TC SARRT. Providers must also maintain responsive partnership with coordinated community response teams and the trust necessary to serve survivors effectively. The A/TC SARRT expects all providers to meet and maintain these standards as a condition of community support. • Systemic Accountability: All service providers in the continuum of service, including healthcare and law enforcement partners, must be held to the highest standards of care, including compensation structures that reflect the true cost and value of forensic examination services and legislative mandates. The Issue The A/TC SARRT is aware of SAFE Alliance's memorandum to Mayor Kirk Watson dated February 23, 2026, announcing the discontinuation of forensic examination services at Eloise House effective May 31, 2026. SAFE Alliance has been a cornerstone of this community's response to sexual violence, and we recognize the serious financial pressures driving this decision. We recognize that this moment calls for a more resilient long-term infrastructure. The A/TC SARRT's position is that the path forward must be grounded in an evidence based multi- provider model, one that sustains both SAFE Alliance and Brave Alliance, distributes capacity across the system, and ensures no single point of failure for …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number XXXXXXXX-XXX: Long Term Infrastructure for Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Survivor Services WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission serves as an advisory body to the city council on all budgetary and policy matters concerning public safety; and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission has been monitoring the progress, risks, and concerns of the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group since November 2023. WHEREAS, the CSCRM has identified and presented on capacity constraints limiting forensic exams since 2024 to the Public Safety Commission . WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission considered a recommendation to allocate additional investments as part of FY24-25 budget to support additional positions and fund forensic nursing staff at competitive market rates.1 WHEREAS, the Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (A/TC SARRT) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded coordinated community responses in the state of Texas comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, mental health providers, advocates, and survivors unified in the response to post-pubescent adolescent and adult sexual assault victims. WHEREAS, the A/TC SARRT, an integral member and collaborative force on the CSCRM Working Group, has identified a need for “more resilient long term infrastructure” in response to SAFE Alliance’s potential discontinuation of forensic examination services at Eloise House by May 31, 2026 calling for (1) the recognition of all providers as essential, (2) the establishment of equitable contracts with hospital networks, (3) equitable law enforcement contracts with all qualified providers, and (4) a survivor-oriented and strategically located city and/or county owned facility. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Public Safety Commission endorses the SARRT’s April 3, 2026 letter and recommends City Council, City Manager’s Office, and Austin Police Department pursue contracts to distribute capacity across the system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Public Safety Commission recommends City Council and City Manager’s Office explore and support the establishment and funding of city and/or county-owned facilities for forensic examination and services to sexual assault survivors. 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=433391 . Date of Approval: Motioned By: Seconded By: Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number 20260504-007: Long Term Infrastructure for Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Survivor Services WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission serves as an advisory body to the city council on all budgetary and policy matters concerning public safety; and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission has been monitoring the progress, risks, and concerns of the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group since November 2023. WHEREAS, the CSCRM has identified and presented on capacity constraints limiting forensic exams since 2024 to the Public Safety Commission. WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission considered a recommendation to allocate additional investments as part of FY24-25 budget to support additional positions and fund forensic nursing staff at competitive market rates.1 WHEREAS, the Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (A/TC SARRT) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded coordinated community responses in the state of Texas comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, mental health providers, advocates, and survivors unified in the response to post-pubescent adolescent and adult sexual assault victims. WHEREAS, the A/TC SARRT, an integral member and collaborative force on the CSCRM Working Group, has identified a need for “more resilient long term infrastructure” in response to SAFE Alliance’s potential discontinuation of forensic examination services at Eloise House by May 31, 2026 calling for (1) the recognition of all providers as essential, (2) the establishment of equitable contracts with hospital networks, (3) equitable law enforcement contracts with all qualified providers, and (4) a survivor-oriented and strategically located city and/or county owned facility. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Public Safety Commission endorses the SARRT’s April 3, 2026 letter and recommends City Council, City Manager’s Office, and Austin Police Department pursue contracts to distribute capacity across the system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Public Safety Commission recommends City Council and City Manager’s Office explore and support the establishment and funding of city and/or county-owned facilities for forensic examination and services to sexual assault survivors. 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=433391 . Date of Approval: May 4, 2026 Motioned By: Vice Chair Ramírez Seconded By: Commissioner Hidrogo Vote: 9-0 For: Chair Duran, Vice Chair Ramírez, Commissioner Bernhardt, Commissioner Eger, Commissioner Godwin, Commissioner Hidrogo, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Sierra- Arévalo, Commissioner Smith. Against: None. Abstain: None. Off the dais: None. Absent: Commissioner Ruttan. Attest: Chelsea Pfeifer (staff liaison)
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY P.O. Box 1748, Austin, TX 78767 JOSÉ P. GARZA Telephone 512/854-9400 TRUDY STRASSBURGER DISTRICT ATTORNEY Telefax 512/854-4206 FIRST ASSISTANT Adult Monthly Sexual Assault Report (by Incident) March 20261 Case Staffing Snapshot: 03/1/26 to 03/31/262 APD Cases Total Cases Staffed Cases Not Filed by LEA Cases Declined by TCDA Cases Pending Further Investigation Cases Accepted 29 16 0 8 5 Case Prosecution Snapshot: 03/1/26 to 03/31/26 Cases Received for Prosecution Cases Rejected or Dismissed Defendant prosecuted in another case Insufficient evidence Unable to Locate or Necessary Witness Failed to Appear/Cooperate Cases Indicted Cases No Billed Cases Pled Cases Tried 35 19 0 10 6 18 4 1 1 2 7 0 7 0 1 The data summarized in this report was retrieved for analysis on April 15th, 2026 2 The case staffing totals included in this table represent sexual assault-related investigations that law enforcement detectives choose to staff with TCDA’s Sexual Assault Unit. Law enforcement agencies are not required to staff a case with TCDA before suspending an investigation or filing a case for prosecution. Ronald Earle Building, 416 W. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Pending Cases by Year Received (as of 03/31/26) Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 # 2 1 3 10 Year 2023 2024 2025 2026 # 15 39 84 40 Cases Pled by Offense: 03/1/26 to 03/31/26 AGG SEXUAL ASSUALT ASSAULT CAUSE BODILY INJ INDECENT ASSAULT SEXUAL ASSAULT UNL RESTRAINT EXPOSE TO SBI Trial Outcomes: 03/1/26 to 03/31/26 N/A 1 2 1 2 1 N/A March 2026 Adult Sexual Assault Monthly Report (by Incident) Page 2 of 5 About this Report The Adult Sexual Assault Monthly Report endeavors to provide a monthly snapshot of adult sexual assault cases that are handled by the Travis County District Attorney’s Office (TCDA). For the purposes of this report, an adult sexual assault case can be any sexual assault case that is either staffed by TCDA’s Sexual Assault Unit before it is accepted for prosecution, or that is assigned to TCDA’s Sexual Assault Unit and is submitted, accepted, indicted, or otherwise prosecuted as one of the following offenses: Improper Sexual Activity with a Person in Custody or Under Supervision Improper Sexual Activity with a Committed Person Indecent Assault • Aggravated Kidnapping with Intent to Inflict Bodily Injury/Sexual Abuse • Aggravated Sexual Assault • Burglary of a Habitation with the Intent to Commit a Sexual Offense • • …
Sex Crimes Back Up Data Q4, 2025 & Q1, 2026 Austin Police | May 4, 2026 New Cases Sex Crimes Reported Cases (Adults Only) Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 3 Sexual Assault Cases (Adults Only) Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 4 Calls for Service Sex Crimes Calls for Service Source: CAD (Current as of: 4/22/26) 6 Case Status DA and CA Case Staffings 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 99 71 CY25 Q4 CY26 Q1 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 8 Sexual Assault Cases Cleared- Internal Status Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 9 Suspended Pending Victim Readiness Subcategories 30% 20% 42% 2% 4% 2% Attempted to contact victim but no response Minimal response No contact information for victim Other (hospitalized/incarcerated) Victim disengaged over time Victim does not want to pursue at this time Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 10 Victim Demographics Sexual Assault Victim Demographics- Age Q4 2025 & Q1 2026 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 12 Sexual Assault Victim Demographics- Age Range Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 13 Sexual Assault Victim Demographics- Sex Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 14 Sexual Assault Victim Demographics- Race/Ethnicity Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 15 Arrested Demographics Sexual Assault Arrested Demographics- Age Q4 2025 & Q1 2026 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 17 Sexual Assault Arrested Demographics- Age Range Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 18 Sexual Assault Arrested Demographics- Sex Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 19 Sexual Assault Arrested Demographics- Race/Ethnicity Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 20 Suspect Demographics Sexual Assault Suspect Demographics- Age Q4 2025 & Q1 2026 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 22 Sexual Assault Suspect Demographics- Age Range Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 23 Sexual Assault Suspect Demographics- Sex Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 24 Sexual Assault Suspect Demographics- Race/Ethnicity Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 4/22/26) 25
Sex Crimes Update to PSC Q4, 2025 & Q1, 2026 Austin Police | May 4, 2026 Adult Sex Crimes- Data Overview Sex Crimes Calls for Service Sex Crimes Reported Cases Sexual Assault Reported Cases • Q4, 2025: 672 calls • Q1, 2026: 689 calls • Calls for service have increased, particularly since 2023, indicating growing demand for police response • Q4, 2025: 391 cases • Q1, 2026: 405 cases • Cases for all sex crimes are slightly elevated over previous years • Q4, 2025: 144 cases • Q1, 2026: 130 cases • Sexual assault cases are relatively stable compared to the previous year but higher than 2023 & 2024 Source: Versadex RMS & CAD (Current as of: 4/22/26) 2 Successes SARRT Awards • Impact Award- Kachina Clark • Inspirational Award- Hanna Senko Annual Case Review • Positive feedback for 2nd case review • Public release in next few weeks • Presentation at EVAWI Annual Conference Patrol Response Times • Updated guidance to ensure appropriate response times for sex crimes calls (September 2025) • Significant improvements Survivor Survey • Developed and launched the Survivor Survey • Focused on what is going well and how to improve 3 Successes- Data Integrity & Transparency Sex Crime Information Cases Assessing proper use of title codes and making appropriate adjustments Cases Reviewed Title Code Changes Made Other Changes Made 1,974 305 (16%) 306 (16%) Title Code Consolidation Rape, Sodomy, Sexual Assault with an Object= Sexual Assault Reduce confusion related to sexual assaults and ensure a criminal offense is applied to a case when an outcry is made Data Dashboard Interactive dashboard highlights adult sex crimes and key demographics 4 Sex Crimes Data Interactive Dashboard • Offers accessible, data-driven view of reported sex crimes in Austin • Enhances public understanding of sex crimes data • Supports evidence-based policy discussions • Allows Council and the community to track trends using a shared, consistent source of information • Reinforces APD’s commitment to accountability through open data 5 Challenges & Risks Forensic Exam Capacity Capacity constraints have been occurring for 2+ years Confidential Community Advocacy Uncertainty around service stability Need for culturally responsive services Budget Challenges Staffing constraints Impact on partners Shifting Priorities Internal and external 6
