Public Safety CommissionJune 3, 2024

Item #3 Austin Police Department Budget Presentation — original pdf

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Austin Police FY2024-25 Forecast June 3, 2024 City of Austin, TX 1 Police Department Budget Overview FY2024 Totals at a Glance FY2024 Approved Budget $478.0 Million FY2024 Positions 1,812 Sworn 527.75 Civilian FY2024 Budget by Program FY2024 Budget Highlights  11 New Positions to improve training and data reporting based on Kroll Report recommendations  10 new victim service counselor positions for continued support for victims of sexual assault  $2.6 million for cadet recruitment incentives  Career Progression Plan for Telecommunications Employees 2 Police Department Budget Overview FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Positions $490.9 Million* 1,812 Sworn 527.75 Civilian Police FY2025 Forecast Highlights  Personnel Cost Drivers  Interfund Transfers  Contract & Operating Increases $ 8.8M $ 3.6M $ 457K  Total $12.9M* or 2.7% *Estimate: The FY2025 Forecast as presented in February 2024; the City proposed budget is still under development for City Council approval in August. 3 Council Initiatives & Department Unfunded Priorities  16 911 Call Taker FTEs  10 Dispatcher FTEs  Six Public Information Request FTEs for Open Records  Four Police Digital Audio/Video Specialist FTEs for PIRs related  Six Police Digital Audio/Video Specialist FTEs for Compliance to BWC & DMAV With S.B. 111 (evidentiary certification)  Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM)  Marketing Campaign & Website Design for Sworn Recruiting  Leadership Training Program Development  Total $4.8M $1.3M $995K $531K $348K $521K $408K $500K $150K 4