Austin Police Department Public Safety Commission 2025 January Presentation January 6, 2025 APD January Presentation- PSC • • • • Section 1: Crime Report Section 5: Staffing & Vacancies Section 2: Response Times & Call Volumes Section 6: Commander Promotion Process Section 3: Chief Davis 100 Day Plan Section 7: Training Academy • • • Section 4: Community Engagement 2 2 Auto Thefts – 29% decrease from 2023 to 2024* – Multitude of efforts and approaches Crime Report – Hyundai Anti-Theft Events The unit coordinated and organized two different Hyundai anti-theft events, of which one lasted three days. At the 3-day event, nearly 1,000 steering wheel locks were handed out and a total of 934 Hyundai vehicles received the free anti-theft software upgrade. – Policies and Procedures The unit updated the department’s policies and procedures when handling auto theft recoveries. This was to ease the recovery process for the victims to improve community relations. The unit has also updated online links on the ATIP website to owners of Kia and Hyundai vehicles for access to their anti-theft initiatives. – Community Engagement The unit has attended varies types of community events such as Community Connects, HOA meetings, insurance hosted events etc. to provide information on current auto theft statistics, preventative measures, and how to file a report. The unit’s community liaison has reached out to numerous apartments and HOA communities to provide citizens with auto theft prevention tips. – Bait Operations The unit has conducted numerous bait operations in sectors with significant auto theft incidents through optimized hot spot analysis. * Data covers June 1 to Nov 30 for 2023 & 2024 Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES; APD Auto Theft Unit 3 3 Crime Report Kidnapping/Abduction – 8% increase from 2023 to 2024* – 24% increase over 5-year mean – Adult Victims of Unlawful Restraint= 77% – Adult Victims with Family Violence Component= 50% – Juvenile Victims with Family Violence Component= 0.6% * Data covers June 1 to Nov 30 for 2023 & 2024 Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 4 4 Crime Report Shoplifting Blitz Operation – North Metro Tac conducted 5 operations (Nov-Dec) focused on shoplifting – Responded to 22 calls – Conducted 32 arrests/summons – Recovered $12,900.84 in stolen merchandise and 3 stolen vehicles – Formed numerous community connections with retail providers – Enhanced relationships with retail providers Source: North Metro Tac Shoplifting Blitz …
Budget Public Engagement Report Fiscal Year 2025 Boards and Commissions Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Title of Recommendation Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Mental Health Department Austin Public Health FY25 Funding Supporting B&C Recommendations Maintains funding for program or services: $150,000 (The Get Up Project/Hope Clinic $100,000 and YWCA $50,000) Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Customer and Front Desk Support Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Senior Program Language Access Parks and Recreation Department Parks and Recreation Department Maintains funding for program or services: $72,000 Maintains funding for program or services: $43,198 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Austin Public Health Immigrant Legal Services Budget related to Community Health Navigators We All Belong Austin Recommendation Austin Public Health Austin Public Health Communications and Public Information Office One-time funding included in FY25 to support program or services: Maintains funding for program or services: $874,858 Increased funding for program or services: $587,305 Commission for Women Funding for Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Actions Austin Police Department Commission on Aging Commission on Aging Commission on Aging Commission on Aging Commission on Aging Support for GO Repair Program Gus Garcia Recreation Center Temporary Expansion Space Housing Parks and Recreation Department Expansion of Emergency Housing and Rental Assistance Program Housing Equity Office Funding Parks & Recreation Funding Equity Office Parks and Recreation Department Hispanic QoL Resource Advisory Commission Hispanic QoL Resource Advisory Commission Supporting Women who Live in Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) Communities Supporting Children and Youth in Austin Austin Public Health Economic Development Department, Austin Public Health, Parks and Recreation Department Hispanic QoL Resource Advisory Commission Hispanic QoL Resource Advisory Commission Hispanic QoL Resource Advisory Commission Legal Services Recommendation Supporting Reentry Programs Family Stabilization Program Austin Public Health Municipal Court Equity Office Human Rights Commission Funding for Emergency Housing Assistance Housing Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Budget Proposal for Increased Emergency Housing Assistance FOR Budget for LGBTQIA+ Affirming Mental Healthcare Budget for Increased Emergency Housing Assistance (I BELONG IN AUSTIN PROGRAM) Housing Austin Public Health Housing, Homeless Strategy Office LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Funding for Emergency Housing Assistance Housing, Homeless Strategy Office LGBTQ Quality of Life …
City of Austin | FY 2024-25 Unmet Needs Report Art in Public Places: Creativity and Culture: A Celebration / Creatividad y Cultura: Una Celebración by Werllayne Nunes Title of Need # of FTEs Gonzalez #1 CPIO-01 DXP Temporary Content Strategists $169,546 $133,421 Highlighted = Ranked by ACM Hayden-Howard #1 Hayden-Howard #3 Hayden-Howard #5 Van Eenoo #3 Van Eenoo #4 Carbajal #3 Carbajal #8 Carbajal #9 Briseño #1 Briseño #2 Briseño #3 Briseño #6 ID ASO-01 ASO-02 ASO-03 APH-01 APH-02 APL-01 APL-02 APL-03 APL-04 APL-05 APL-06 APL-07 BSD-01 BSD-02 CTM-01 CTM-02 CTM-03 CTM-04 EDD-01 EDD-02 EDD-03 EDD-04 EDD-05 EDD-06 EDD-07 EDD-08 EDD-09 EDD-10 EDD-11 EDD-12 EDD-13 EDD-14 EDD-15 Department Animal Services Animal Services Animal Services Austin Public Health Austin Public Health Austin Public Library Austin Public Library Austin Public Library Austin Public Library Austin Public Library Austin Public Library Austin Public Library Building Services Building Services Communication and Public Information Office Communications and Technology Management Communications and Technology Management Communications and Technology Management Communications and Technology Management Economic Development Economic Development Economic Development Economic Development Economic Development Economic Development Economic Development Economic Development Economic Development Economic Development Economic Development Economic Development Economic Development Economic Development Economic Development FTE Request - Protection Officers FTE Request - Education and Support Equipment and Wages Market Study Implementation FTE Request - New Clinic FTE Request - Security FTE Request - Building and Grounds Assistants FTE Request - Social Workers FTE Request - Austin History Center FTE Request - Event Coordinator Menstrual Equity Supplies Site Analysis and Feasibility Studies FTE Request - AP, HR, 5S Contractual Increases FTE Request - CTECC Fund FTE Request - Technology Selection Process Staff Augmentation FTE Request - Microsoft 365 Security FTE Request - Workforce Development Division - Part I FTE Request - Workforce Development Division - Part II FTE Request - Childcare Services Division FTE Request - AIPP Coordinator FTE Request - Grant Coordinator FTE Request - PIO and Data/IT staff FTE Request - Program Managers FTE Request - Human Resources Staff FTE Request - International Division FTE Request - Strategic Planning Division FTE Request - Strategic Inventives Division FTE Request - Program Coordinator Cooperative Grocery Store International Business Development Program Community Navigator Technical Assistance Ongoing Funding $972,101 $457,416 $108,702 $500,000 $2,513,817 $179,152 $170,559 $149,035 $213,756 $72,007 $12,500 $0 $202,112 $1,275,511 One-Time Funding $719,653 $0 $138,000 $0 $1,717,000 $97,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,300,000 $0 $0 $166,585 $1,551,394 $1,094,736 …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Recommendation 20250303-006: March 3, 2025 Budget Recommendations for FY25-26 Budget Date: Subject: Motioned by: Seconded by: WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with reviewing public safety agency budgets and providing recommendations to the Austin City Council; WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission has discussed topics with the Austin Fire Department, the Austin Police Department, Austin-Travis County EMS, additional city departments, and community organizations that coordinate with our public safety departments; and WHEREAS, throughout the course of those discussions various departments have expressed programmatic and departmental needs; and WHEREAS, The Austin Fire Department, Austin Police Department, and Austin Travis County EMS provided backup materials and briefings at the June 2024 Public Safety Commission Regular Called Meeting1 on their FY24-25 forecasted budgets and unfunded budget priorities and the commission passed a recommendation in support;2 and WHEREAS, several of the public safety departments’ identified unmet needs3 and the Public Safety Commission’s recommended priorities4 were not funded in the FY24-25 budget cycle; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends allocation of funds and use of all available means to incorporate the following public safety priorities into the FY25-26 Budget: 1 https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/306775 2 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=430225 3 https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Finance/Financial Transparency/Proposed Budget/FY25 Unmet Needs Report.pdf 4 https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Finance/Financial%20Transparency/Proposed%20Budget/Combined%20Boa rds%20%26%20Commissions%20Report.pdf Vote: For: Absent: Attest: • Language Support & Access Materials - budget assessment and additional dollars to expand materials (both physical and online) to include more languages including ASL and Braille • Language Translation Devices - budget assessment and additional dollars for language translation devices, instant language assistants, and/or software for use in the field by public safety departments • Extreme Weather Preparedness - budget assessment of any outstanding unmet needs for public safety departments’ extreme weather response and geographic expansion of intake centers to increase access in frequent as extreme weather responses become more frequent • Urban Wildfire Prevention - assessment of funds needed to increase preparation, service, outreach and education to the city’s unhoused population and underserved areas of urban vulnerable to wildfires • Opioid Use Response - budget assessment and additional dollars for continued growth of Opioid Use Disorder Support Program, Buprenorphine Bridge Program, narcan administration, and narcan distribution through self-service stations • Workers Compensation - budget assessment and additional dollars for additional resources to assist public safety departments with workers compensation claims and for online portal and electronic communications for the monitoring and tracking of their workers compensation claims5 …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: THROUGH: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Boards and Commissions Ed Van Eenoo, Chief Financial Officer Kerri Lang, Director of Budget and Organizational Excellence February 21, 2025 FY 2025-26 Budget Process and Calendar Board and Commission recommendations remain a vital component of stakeholder feedback in the budget development process. The FY 2024-25 budget contained investments that aligned to boards and commissions recommendations, budget priority survey results and community conversations. These enhancements included funding to improve parks maintenance, support homelessness prevention services, contribute to Austin’s creative sector, and temporarily expand the Gus Garcia Recreation Center. Starting with the FY 2024-25 budget, the City implemented a structurally balanced budget plan for the following fiscal year. This biennial budgeting approach provides a broader perspective on the timing of new investments and ensures their long-term sustainability. Previously, departmental unmet needs were evaluated annually, but under the new approach, enhancements will be planned for the subsequent fiscal year. For example, during the upcoming FY 2025-26 budget process, most enhancements will be considered for FY 2026-27. Enhancement requests under consideration for the FY 2026-27 planned year and other details of the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget will become available once the budget is released and presented to City Council on July 15, 2025. Departments engaging with boards and commissions will focus their discussions on programs and services based on current funding. For FY 2025-26, boards and commissions are encouraged to reference materials from the previous year when drafting recommendations. The unmet needs for FY 2024-25 can be found here. The Office of Budget and Organizational Excellence will continue to coordinate with City departments to review recommendations passed by boards and commissions. To guarantee the recommendations are voted and approved by the full commission, please post the approved recommendation to the respective board and commission website, under meeting documents. New this year, commissioners must also complete an online form to ensure all budget related recommendations are recorded in the final report. The deadline for submitting recommendations and completing the online form is March 31, 2025. For your information, the proposed calendar for the FY 2025-26 budget is shown below: • March 31 • July 15 • July 23 & 31 Board and Commission recommendations due Presentation of the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget to City Council Community Input Session • August 13 Budget Adoption Additional information can be found at www.austintexas.gov/budget. …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240909-005 September 9, 2024 Workers Compensation Program for Public Safety Sworn Staff WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with providing Date: Subject: Motioned by: Commissioner Nguyễn Seconded by: Vice Chair Ruttan Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends recommendations to the Austin City Council; Emergency Medical Services Association and the Austin Police Association provided presentations, witnesses, and materials on the current challenges with the City of Austin Workers Compensation program;1 shortages at a premium labor cost to the City of Austin; enabling employees to return to work; WHEREAS, all three public safety departments are facing significant staffing challenges; WHEREAS, prompt resolution of claims and obtaining medical treatment is key to WHEREAS, representatives from The Austin Firefighters Association, The Austin WHEREAS, all three public safety departments use overtime to mitigate staffing WHEREAS, of the 1260 current AFD sworn hires 63 are on limited/no duty status due to a workers comp injury representing 5%; WHEREAS, of the 572 current ATCEMS sworn hires 9 are on limited/no duty status due to a workers comp injury representing 1.6%; WHEREAS, of the 1470 current APD sworn hires 37 are on limited/no duty status due to a workers comp injury representing 2.5%; 1 Austin Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting, August 5, 2024, Item 4 https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/311493 WHEREAS, delayed recovery creates a reduced capacity in delivering emergency services to the community. WHEREAS, 13.2% of AFD claims, 17.5% of ATCEMS, and 16% of APD workers compensation claims are denied;2 WHEREAS, the City of Austin is self-insured and ultimately responsible for all decisions on workers’ compensation claims;3 WHEREAS, if workers compensation claims are denied the appeals process is lengthy during which the employee’s medical needs remain unaddressed and the city’s short-staffing due to injury is unresolved; WHEREAS, delayed recovery creates a reduced capacity in delivering emergency services to the community. WHEREAS, if a workers compensation claim is ultimately denied, the only recourse is coverage of medical claims through the City of Austin’s employee health insurance plan which the City of Austin is also responsible and self-insured; WHEREAS, a slow and perceived hostile workers compensation program is detrimental to employee morale, retention, and well being; WHEREAS, former sworn public safety personnel are bound by same worker’s compensation program and entitled to continued coverage for injuries sustained on the job; WHEREAS, the contract with Sedgwick, the Third Party Administrator of the workers compensation program, is set to …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 3, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 3, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, February 3, 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 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Enrique Duran II Pierre Nguyễn Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt David Holmes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 2, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 2, 2024, was approved on Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo’s motion, Chair Ramírez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt was off the dais. Commissioner Orr was absent. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 6, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 6, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo’s motion, Commissioner Duran’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt was off the dais. Commissioner Orr was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 3, 2025 Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department to include an update on the support of the Los Angeles County wildfire fighting and mental health support for firefighters. The presentation was made by Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department. Update from the Downtown Commission representative on the recent presentation by Austin Police Department’s Downtown Area Command on East 6th Street security measures and pedestrian safety. Discussed. Discussion of the Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) coordination with public safety departments with David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer. The presentation was made by David Gray, Director, Homeless Strategy Office. Discussion of sexual assault data with Austin Police Department, The SAFE Alliance, Travis County District Attorney's Office, Austin-Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) and members of the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Project. The presentation was made by Deanna Lichter, Commander, Austin Police Department; Marcy Alonzo, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Police Department; Coni Stogner, Co-chief Program Officer, SAFE Alliance; Paula Marks, Director of Forensic Nursing, SAFE Alliance; José Garcia, Travis County District Attorney. Item 7 was taken up with Item …
Austin Police Department Academy Updates Public Safety Commission March 3, 2025 APD Academy Leadership 2 2 Kroll Recommendations 6 Kroll Reports – April 2021 – February 2024 84 Recommendations were made 80 Recommendations have been Implemented Of the 4 remaining Kroll recommendations: 3 are ON HOLD for Facility Improvements Only 1 was DECLINED for adjusting cadet lunch breaks 3 3 Timelines – Phase 1 Implementations Major Tasks Goal Completed Hire and Onboard Civilian Staff July 1, 2024 July 28, 2024 Review Academy Cadet Curriculum Establish Professional Advisory Committee July 1, 2024 September 27, 2024 October 1, 2024 May 7, 2024 Begin Phase 2 Implementations October 1, 2024 October 1, 2025 Establish Community Advisory Committee April 1, 2025 March 11, 2025 4 4 Kroll Recommendation Timeline Update Phase 1: Foundational Planning & Logistics Implement foundational recommendations necessary to enable development, implementation, and evaluation of remaining process recommendations Phase 2: Ongoing Implementation • Develop and implement remaining recommendations Progressive implementation strategy based on resource availability, dependencies, and prioritization • Monitor, evaluate, and refine implemented recommendations • Monitor, evaluate, and refine implemented recommendations • • Phase 3: Evaluation & Continuous Improvement • • In-depth reports on performance measures Foster a culture of continuous improvement Now – FY24 FY25 – FY26 Mid FY25 - Ongoing 5 5 Academy Data – Phase 2 Implementations Implementation Status 112 Tracked Tasks 69 Completed 30 in-Progress 13 Pending 6 6 Timelines – Phase 2 Implementations Major Tasks Goal Begin Course Evaluations & Instructor Evaluations March 2025 Development of Learner-centered Materials that Improve Cadet Academic Performance September 2025 Incorporate PAC/CAC Recommendations into the Curriculum March 2025 Develop Improved Mindfulness/Resiliency Curriculum for Cadets October 2025 Holistic Review of Cadet Schedule, Calendar, and Curriculum October 2025 Internal Audit Protocols: After-Action Data Report for Cadet Class End of the 152nd Cadet Class 7 7 Plans for Academy Curriculum Review • Professional Advisory Committee Provides Subject Matter Expertise in the APD curriculum Implement foundational recommendations to enable the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Cadet Curriculum • Monitor, evaluate, and refine curriculum • recommendations Community Advisory Council • Provides the balance between the APD PAC and the Community • Ongoing holistic review and improvement recommendations for APD Police Academy Foster a culture of continuous improvement • FY24 – Ongoing FY25 - Ongoing 8 8 Professional Advisory Committee PAC Subject Matter Experts Dr. Sean Roche – Co-Instructs Professional Policing Associate …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Recommendation 20250303-006: March 3, 2025 Date: Subject: Budget Recommendations for FY25-26 Budget Motioned by: Vice Chair Ruttan Seconded by: Commissioner Nguyễn WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with reviewing public safety agency budgets and providing recommendations to the Austin City Council; WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission has discussed topics with the Austin Fire Department, the Austin Police Department, Austin-Travis County EMS, additional city departments, and community organizations that coordinate with our public safety departments; and WHEREAS, throughout the course of those discussions various departments have expressed programmatic and departmental needs; and WHEREAS, The Austin Fire Department, Austin Police Department, and Austin Travis County EMS provided backup materials and briefings at the June 2024 Public Safety Commission Regular Called Meeting 1 on their FY24-25 forecasted budgets and unfunded budget priorities and the commission passed a recommendation in support;2 and WHEREAS, several of the public safety departments’ identified unmet needs3 and the Public Safety Commission’s recommended priorities4 were not funded in the FY24-25 budget cycle; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends allocation of funds and use of all available means to incorporate the following public safety priorities into the FY25-26 Budget: 1 https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/306775 2 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=430225 3 https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Finance/Financial Transparency/Proposed Budget/FY25 Unmet Needs Report.pdf 4 https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Finance/Financial%20Transparency/Proposed%20Budget/Combined%20Boa rds%20%26%20Commissions%20Report.pdf • Language Support & Access Materials - budget assessment and additional dollars to expand materials (both physical and online) to include more languages including ASL and Braille • Language Translation Devices - budget assessment and additional dollars for language translation devices, instant language assistants, and/or software for use in the field by public safety departments • Extreme Weather Preparedness - budget assessment of any outstanding unmet needs for public safety departments’ extreme weather response and geographic expansion of intake centers to increase access in frequent as extreme weather responses become more frequent • Urban Wildfire Prevention - assessment of funds needed to increase preparation, service, outreach and education to the city’s unhoused population and underserved areas of urban vulnerable to wildfires • Opioid Use Response - budget assessment and additional dollars for continued growth of Opioid Use Disorder Support Program, Buprenorphine Bridge Program, narcan administration, and narcan distribution through self-service stations • Workers Compensation - budget assessment and additional dollars for additional resources to assist public safety departments with workers compensation claims and for online portal and electronic communications for the monitoring and tracking of their workers …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, March 3, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 3, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, March 3, 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 4:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Enrique Duran II Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Pierre Nguyễn Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Saunders – Dog noise and vehicles blocking the driveway Carlos León – APL/APD Issues Rubén Rivera-Clemente Sr. – General Police Issues APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on February 3, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on February 3, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Duran’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt, Holmes, and Orr were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, March 3, 2025 3. 4. 5. Discussion of opioid use and mitigation efforts by Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. The presentation was made by Stephen White, Assistant Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department and Angela Carr, Division Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. Discussion of Office of Police Oversight's implementation of the Austin Police Oversight Act (APOA) and update on vacancies and hiring. The presentation was made by Gail McCant, Director, Office of Police Oversight, Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Manager, Office of Police Oversight, and Mia Demers, Public Safety Compliance Program Manager, Office of Police Oversight. Discussion of Austin Police Training Academy’s chain of command and progress of data- informed analytics as they relate to Kroll Report recommendations. The presentation was made by Gizette Gaslin, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department, Robert McGrath, Program Manager III, Austin Police Department and Dr. Madison Doyle. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Budget was approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt, Holmes and Orr …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Monday, February 3, 2025, 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, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 2, 2024. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 6, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department to include an update on the support of the Los Angeles County wildfire fighting and mental health support for firefighters. Update from the Downtown Commission representative on the recent presentation by Austin Police Department’s Downtown Area Command on East 6th Street security measures and pedestrian safety. Discussion of the Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) coordination with public safety departments with David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer. Discussion of sexual assault data with Austin Police Department, The SAFE Alliance, Travis County District Attorney's Office, Austin-Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) and members of the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Project. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a Recommendation to Council for the presentation of aggregated sexual assault case data to the Public Safety Commission on a quarterly basis, to add case data as backup for relevant Public Safety Commission meeting agendas, and for the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model to work with the City Manager’s Office and Council to develop a proposed budget and cost analysis for the posting of quarterly sexual assault case …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, December 2, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, December 2, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, 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 4:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Michael Sierra-Arévalo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Stephanie Ryan – A thank you to APD and crime reduction strategies. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on November 4, 2024. The minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on November 4, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Duran’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Nguyễn was off the dais. Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Orr, and Smith were absent. Discussion of commissioner appointments in 2025, the holdover capacity, and quorum for the Public Safety Commission. Discussed. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. 1. 2. 3. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, December 2, 2024 The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. Presentation regarding Public Safety Department mental health services and support for sworn staff. The presentation was made by Heather Arispe, Public Safety Wellness Administrator, Austin Fire Department; Kachina Clark, Police Division Manager – Victim Services/Employee Wellness, Austin Police Department; Jennifer Smith, Sergeant, Austin Police Department; Connie Geerhart, Employee Wellness Program Manager, Austin Police Department; James Mason, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department; Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department; Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department. Presentation regarding Public Safety Department demographics and diversification efforts. The presentation was made by James Mason, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department; Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department; Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a Public Safety Commissioner to serve on the Downtown Commission as a non- voting member per City Code 2-1-140-C. The motion to approve Chair Ramírez to serve on the Downtown Commission as a non- voting member was approved on Chair Ramírez’s motion, Vice Chair Ruttan’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Orr, and Smith were absent. WORKING …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, January 6, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 6, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Michael Sierra-Arévalo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Enrique Duran II Pierre Nguyễn Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Saunders– Neighbor noise issues and complaint process. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 2, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 2, 2024, failed on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Sierra- Arévalo’s second on a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Smith abstained. Commissioners Bernhardt, Holmes, and Orr were absent. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police Department. The presentation was made by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department. Commissioner Smith requested data on how the APD Cadet graduation rates compare to averages of similar cities. 1. 2. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, January 6, 2025 3. 4. Presentation regarding the inclement winter weather plans including communication and partnerships with area organizations. Presentation by Bill Wilson, Interim Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The presentation was made by Bill Wilson, Interim Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Commissioner Smith requested data on unhoused persons receiving digital communications. Presentation regarding the work of the Office of Violence Prevention, including partnerships with public safety agencies and review of the Gun Violence Problem Analysis. Presentation by Michelle Myles, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Michelle Myles, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion of City of Austin Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Budget timeline and process and formation of a working group to draft budget recommendations. Postponed without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Inclement weather update from both HSEM and HSO. (Smith) Recommendation to request a biannual update presentation from HSEM. (Ramírez) Staffing report (Ramírez) ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramírez adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m. without objection. 2
Downtown Area Command Updates Downtown Commission January 15, 2025 Lieutenant Christopher Juusola Christopher.Juusola@AustinTexas.gov Topics • Staffing Update • DTAC Crime Stats • Updates • E 6th Street • Meridian Barricades • Questions APD Staffing (1/6/2025) APD Staffing APD Staffing DTAC Property Crime DTAC Violent Crime DTAC Violent Crime DTAC Crimes Against Society E 6th St Project Overview • West Bound Traffic Only • No North/South Traffic • Widened “Sidewalks” • Devices to Keep Pedestrians Out of Roadway • Regular Stakeholder Meetings • Violent Crime • Advocate for Economic • Property Crime Development • Advocate for Safer Environment • Response to Resistance Incidents • Collisions • Sales Data (Alcohol) • Devices to Keep Vehicles Out • Advocate for Better Business of Pedestrian Areas Practices • Increased Traffic Enforcement “Devices” • Fences- Keeps Pedestrians Out of Roadway • Engineered Curbs- Keeps Vehicles Out of Pedestrian Areas Traffic Plan -South Side= Blocked, 1 lane + Parking Lane -North Side= Blocked, Parking Lane Only Upcoming Projects (Stay Tuned) • Spring Festival Season • Increased DTAC Police Staffing • Changes to DTAC Patrol Area Questions? • Mark Clemens, DTAC Commander • Mark.Clemens@AustinTexas.gov • Christopher Juusola, DTAC Operations Lieutenant • Christopher.Juusola@AustinTexas.gov
Austin Police Department Public Safety Commission Sex Crimes Data July – December, 2024 February 3, 2025 APD Sex Crimes Data PSC Presentation • Section 1- Calls for Service • Section 4- Case Staffings • Section 2- Reported Cases • Section 5- Key Messages • Section 3- Internal Case Status 2 2 Sex Crimes Related Calls for Service July-December 793 536 726 475 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Q3 Q4 2023 2024 Source: APD CAD Calls (Current as of: 1/23/25) 3 3 Reported Sex Crimes- Highest Offense Adult Cases July-December 2023 & 2024 219 149 250 200 150 100 50 0 11A- Rape 11B- Sodomy 11C- Sex Assault w/Object 21 27 July-Dec 2023 July-Dec 2024 50 26 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 1/22/25) 4 4 Adult Reported Cases for All Sex Based Crimes July-December 2023= 710 July-December 2024= 655 All cases of sex based crimes reported to APD are investigated regardless of the title code or offense In 2023, all reports were investigated but the title codes were not always changed from Sexual Assault Information to Sexual Assault Example of our data hygiene efforts to improve transparent and accurate reporting in 2024 and beyond 5 Other Reported Sex Based Crimes- Highest Offense Adult Cases July-December 2023 & 2024 160 125 71 68 96 54 183 107 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2 2 Burglary of Residence- Sex Nature Indecent Exposure; Public Lewdness 2 2 Sexual Coercion 0 1 Kidnapping Sex Crime Info; Out of City; Suspected SA Sexual Photos; Intimate Visual Recordings Sex Offense, Forcible: Fondling July-Dec 2023 July-Dec 2024 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 1/22/25) 6 6 Internal Case Status Rape, SA with Object, Sodomy (11A-11C) July-December (2023 vs 2024) 102 154 Warrant Issued (Suspended) 13 7 Unfounded Suspended Prosecutor Declined 14 Suspended Pending Victim Readiness Suspended Pending Follow Up Suspended Pending DNA Suspended No Leads/Evidence 16 48 Suspended (Closed) 10 5 Suspending- Pending Prosecutorial Review Cleared Exceptionally Cleared by Arrest Cleared Administratively 2 2 3 8 4 4 2 0 1 2 3 4 0 0 20 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 36 37 40 July-Dec 2024 July-Dec 2023 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 1/18/25) 7 7 Internal Case Status Other Sex Based Crimes July-December (2023 vs 2024) 146 145 85 112 Warrant Issued (Suspended) 27 Unfounded Suspended …
TCDA Adult Sexual Assault Data Prepared for the Public Safety Commission - 1.29.2025 JULY - DECEMBER 2024 Case Staffing Snapshot: 07/01/24 to 12/31/24 Austin PD ALL AGENCIES # LEA Did Not File 32 40 # TCDA Declined 0 0 # PFI # Accepted 26 42 21 21 Case Prosecution Snapshot: 07/01/24 to 12/31/24 Cases Received for Prosecution Cases Rejected or Dismissed Cases Indicted Cases No Billed Cases Pled Cases Tried 76 40 59 3 40 7 Conviction Acquittal Mistrial 4 1 2 1 TCDA Adult Sexual Assault Data Prepared for the Public Safety Commission - 1.29.2025 JULY 2024 Case Staffing Snapshot : 7/1/24 to 7/31/24 Austin PD Bee Cave PD Mustang Ridge PD TCSO ALL AGENCIES # LEA Did Not File 1 0 1 0 2 # TCDA Declined 0 0 0 0 0 # Accepted 7 0 0 0 7 8 1 0 1 10 # PFI # Total Cases Staffed Case Prosecution Snapshot: 7/1/24 to 7/31/24 Cases Received for Prosecution Cases Rejected or Dismissed Interest of Justice and CW or LEA Has Requested Dismissal/Rejection Unable to Locate or Necessary Witness Failed to Appear/Cooperate Unable to proceed: Defense Motion to Dismiss or Suppress Granted Cases Indicted Cases No Billed Cases Pled Cases Tried Conviction Acquittal Mistrial Trial Outcome - D-1-DC-23-203069 SEXUAL ASSAULT PROH SEXUAL CONDUCT GUILTY GUILTY 16 1 1 1 19 22 3 1 1 1 7 1 5 1 1 0 0 2 TCDA Adult Sexual Assault Data Prepared for the Public Safety Commission - 1.29.2025 AUGUST 2024 Case Staffing Snapshot: 8/1/24 to 8/31/24 # LEA Did Not File # PFI # Total Cases Staffed Austin PD Lakeway PD TCSO Univ of Texas PD ALL AGENCIES # TCDA Declined 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 3 # Accepted 4 0 0 0 4 5 1 4 0 10 Case Prosecution Snapshot: 8/1/24 to 8/31/24 Cases Received for Prosecution Cases Rejected or Dismissed Case has Been Refiled Defendant is Deceased or Terminally Ill Defendant Prosecuted in Another Case Insufficient Evidence Interest of Justice and CW or LEA Has Requested Dismissal/Rejection Cases Indicted Cases No Billed Cases Pled Cases Tried Conviction Acquittal Mistrial Trial Outcome - D-1-DC-22-600102 AGG SEXUAL ASSAULT NOT GUILTY 10 1 5 1 17 16 9 2 2 3 1 1 4 0 10 1 0 1 0 3 TCDA Adult Sexual Assault Data Prepared for the Public Safety Commission - 1.29.2025 SEPTEMBER …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250203-007 February 3, 2025 Date: Subject: Reporting Motioned by: Seconded by: Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends Collective Sex Crimes Response Model Aggregated Sexual Assault Case Data WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with providing WHEREAS, in September 2019, the City Manager’s Office contracted the Police WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the final PERF report was released, and the Austin WHEREAS, sexual assault lawsuits were filed and settlements were approved for Smith recommendations to the Austin City Council; Executive Research Forum (PERF), in conjunction with the Women’s Law Project and the Wellesley Centers for Women, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the way sexual assaults reported to the Austin Police Department (APD) are investigated and processed; and et. al. vs City of Austin and Senko et. al. vs City of Austin; and Police Department (APD) Review and Reported Sexual Assault Comprehensive Evaluation included comprehensive findings and over one hundred recommendations; and Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) to address the PERF recommendations and take actions, including revisions to APD policies and procedures; and early 2023 to coordinate the full response to the PERF report, and includes representatives from APD, SARRT, nonprofit and community organizations, survivors and survivor advocates; and WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) project scope item 15.9 instructs the CSCRM to utilize the Public Safety Commission to review aggregated sexual assault case data; WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) was established in WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department is working with the Austin/Travis County WHEREAS, stakeholders from the CSCRM, APD and the Public Safety Commission recognize that the Public Safety Commission’s central role in providing a home for aggregated sexual assault case data is temporary and that a permanent, more appropriate home needs to be identified and funded for this purpose; and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission’s meetings are publicly accessible via broadcast on ATXN, archived video, archived transcripts, and backup documentation available on the City of Austin’s website; BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN THAT: Austin Police Department, SAFE Alliance, and Travis County District Attorney’s office submit sexual assault case data on a quarterly basis for review and discussion at Public Safety Commission meetings with data sets and presentations available in meeting backup documentation. Representatives of the respective stakeholders shall be present to answer questions about data and provide insight …
