APD Understaffed in Austin Parks

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  • The sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl at Bull Creek Thursday in West Austin has prompted APD to take a closer look at staffing in Austin parks
  • Austin Police Association Vice President Justin Berry says there aren’t enough officers to staff the more than 300 parks in the Austin area
  • While the Austin Police Department does have dedicated officers for park enforcement, it has become difficult for APD to cover all areas
  • Berry says the APA will continue to push for more officers

 

More information:

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/police-association-official-says-apds-p…

 

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