The Austin Police (APD) 155th Academy Cadet Class were joined by Chief Lisa Davis, Assistant Chiefs, and Austin City Council Member José Velásquez (D3) during the traditional Chief’s Run this morning. The run focuses on unity within the community and the department. The cadets will be commissioned tomorrow evening during a graduation ceremony. If you are interested in an exciting career where you can serve and protect your community, consider applying today! APDRecruiting.org | Austin Police Dep

🚓 ALPR Technology Strong Partnerships = Arrest After a months-long investigation, APD arrested a suspect accused of damaging 15 city buses and causing more than $80,000 in losses. Detectives used Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to cross-reference vehicle data with transit surveillance footage, tracking the suspect vehicle across multiple incidents and building a detailed case. This arrest was the result of close coordination between APD and the City’s Transit Department, combin