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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 Charlie have reported increased criminal activity related to new groups converging on existing car clubs in the area (Shared at Dec. 1, 2025 PSC meeting)  APD has designated units attending the car clubs when available  Purpose is to provide a positive presence and enforce traffic laws promoting safety in the community  Have seen a decrease in calls for service during these times 5 Crime Reduction Focus Areas  St. John’s Park, Bartholomew Park, Earl J. Pomerleau Park  Partnered with Parks & Recreation, Building Services, Forestry, and City departments to address chronic camping and trespassing  Cleared vegetation and implemented regular maintenance to restore visibility and park usability  Installed fencing, No Trespassing signage, and purple paint markings and established ongoing monitoring  Outcome: Reduced persistent encampments to three known camps in the past year, restoring family use of the parks  Sexual Assault Forum  On November 12, 2025, Charlie Sector hosted a Sexual Assault Awareness Educational Discussion Panel at Rodolfo “Rudy” Mendez Recreation Center  Panel consisted of APD SXC Detectives, Victim Services, and a representative from the TCDA’s office.  Topics included: How to recognize the signs of assault, how to ask for help, and information about available resources. 6 Crime Reduction Focus Areas  Mail Thefts  Possible package theft trend identified involving stolen black SUVs  Crime Intelligence Analysts collaborated to work on identifying and apprehending offenders  Directed Patrols currently looking for specific vehicles matching the MO, as well as those following delivery trucks  Arnold Apartments (E 6th Street) Burglary of Vehicles (BOVs)  District Representative provided education to management and conducted safety audit  Bait vehicle deployed by Auto Theft unit  Officers conducting directed patrols to make subject contacts and provide education  Flyers available to leave on windshields of vehicles left unlocked or with items visible 7 Crime Prevention Efforts  Austin Crime Free Multi-Housing Pilot Program (Pilot Program)  Partnership between APD and rental property owners/managers to reduce crime, gangs, and drug activity  Multi-phase initiative that trains staff, improves property security (CPTED), and involves residents in neighborhood watch-style efforts  Plan to push this program citywide  Go ATX Youth Truancy Prevention Project  Goal is to bridge the gap between the youth in Austin and APD  District Reps and other interested officers have monthly conversations with the youth at a local high school (LBJ)  Discussions focused on youth concerns, perception, duties of Austin Police Officers, policy, procedure, and most importantly, THE WHY.  These conversations are with a group of students who have been identified as having high truancy 8 Crime Prevention Efforts  North Austin Civic Association (NACA) Gun Shot Alert System (Pilot Program)  Engaged with NACA in their planned installation and testing of a community-based gunshot alert system  NACA is gathering data through APD and testing with plans to install devices in a north Austin neighborhood (Edward sector)  Community members who are signed up to receive alerts from the system can provide information to 911 and responding APD officers  Community Meetings  District Representatives continue to be a part of community meetings  Recently, the Anderson Mill Limited Community District Center held a meeting with APD, Council District 6 members, and the Homeless Strategy Office to discuss quality of life issues and our response to ensure the safety and security of residents in the Anderson Mill/ 620 area  Meetings are also ongoing with the Barton Hills Neighborhood Association to discuss APD's improvements and staffing since the OIS that occurred in Zilker Park. 9 Community Engagement Highlights Holiday Events  Shop w/ a Cop  Started in 2006  Organized by Amigos en Azul ( Hispanic Officers association)  Served 220 children across 10 local schools (9 elementary, 1 middle)  40 were foster children referred by a local organization  155 law enforcement personnel, including Victim Services, participated  Blue Santa  Started in Austin in 1972 (53rd Year)  Served almost 13,000 kids and almost 4,600 families  Support from over 200 community volunteers!  Holiday Adopt-a-Family  Various units adopting a family for the holiday season 10 Events Community Police Academy  106th CPA Class graduated Dec. 12, 2025  Total number of CPA graduates since program began: 2,860  107th CPA Class begins Spring 2026  2/3/26-5/15/26 155th Cadet Class Graduation  38 cadets graduated on 12/12/25! 11 Combined P0 & P1 Call Volume 2024 vs 2025 June-November Source: APD CAD 12 Combined P0 & P1 Response Time 2024 vs 2025 June-November Source: APD CAD 13 G-File Release Update December 1, 2025 Overall requested: Fulfilled: Not fulfilled due to cost: Not fulfilled- other reasons: Open requests: 270 97 (35.9%) 54 (20%) 13 (4.8%) 106 (39%) Source: APD Open Records 14 Staffing Levels Source: HR Vacancy Report (through 12/10/25) 15 Patrol Staffing Levels 3.75% 5.56% 3.33% 6.71% 3.77% 6.74% 4.94% 18.75% 13.89% 7.5% 9.72% 27.78% 6.67% 30.19% 25.84% 2.83% 3.37% 14.09% 4.7% 74.5% 19.75% 4.94% 70.37% 70.% 70.83% 62.22% 63.21% 64.04% 30.77% 9.62% 59.62% 100.% 90.% 80.% 70.% 60.% 50.% 40.% 30.% 20.% 10.% Downtown Adam Baker David East Patrol (Charlie/Henry) Edward Frank Ida Staffing Rate Patrol Officers Leave Rate Patrol Officers Vacancy Rate Patrol Officers PPO Rate Patrol Officers Source: Sworn Staffing Levels Report (12/16/25) 16 Police Academy Cadet Classes Cadet Class Attrition Rate Graduation Rate # Graduates/ Currently Enrolled Graduation Date 80% 68% 48% 48% 60% 151st 152nd 153rd 154th 155th 156th 157th 20% 32% 52% 52% 40% 22% Start date: 1/26/26 39 54 29 35 38 38 n/a 4/19/2024 9/20/2024 3/7/2025 8/29/2025 12/12/2025 5/1/2026 9/18/2026 Source: Training Academy Report (12/15/25) 17 APD Academy Resources & Processes for Cadet Retention  Debriefing  Cadets considering withdrawal are debriefed by a Training Lieutenant and/or Commander  Debriefs identify retention opportunities and training program improvements  Counseling Services  Full-time, on-site Victim Services Counselor  Provides tools and referrals for historic or ongoing personal challenges  Workouts  Beginner-level, cadet-structured workouts offered during recruitment and early Academy Foundations  Mentorship Program  Cadets paired with sworn officer mentors  Provides support outside the formal Academy structure  Instructor Counselors (IC)  Each cadet assigned an Instructor Counselor (Sergeant)  Serves as first-line supervisor and primary point of contact  Tutoring  Voluntary after-hours tutoring available upon request  Tutoring provided before re-testing if a cadet fails an exam 18 APD Budgeted Overtime vs. Actual Overtime* 9/21/25 - 11/29/25 *Does not include reimbursed overtime or FEMA Source: MicroStrategy Report for Finance 19 APD Personnel Budget vs Personnel Expenditures 9/21/25 - 11/29/25 Source: MicroStrategy Report for Finance 20 Thank You APD Quarterly Update to PSC Austin Police | January 5, 2026