Austin police officers specially trained in crowd control are helping out at today's inaugural parade in Washington D.C. Austin police

Chief Art Acevedo says the federal government is picking up the tab for the trip for the 41 officers, "Well, this is a police contingent, and it's entire cost of personnel salaries, and flights, transportation, lodging and food is all re-imbursed and paid for by the federal government."

Austin is one of only 86 departments across the country invited to assist in today's festivities. Acevedo says he's proud to represent Austin and Texas at the event.