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The city's made big leaps in hiring at its 911 call center, but police staffing issues continue to hamper response times.

Seventy-two police officers would be reassigned to patrol shifts, reducing the reliance on overtime. Under the city manager's budget proposal, the city would save about $9 million by cutting back OT for officers.

They've butted heads for years over which crimes get prosecuted. In a joint interview with KUT News, Police Chief Lisa Davis and DA José Garza said they're prioritizing violent crimes � and pushing staff to better cooperate with each other.

DA José Garza campaigned on a promise to prosecute police officers � whom he now must work with to prosecute other crimes.

Austin City Council will not vote this week on renewing the program, effectively ending it. The decision came after several community members and city leaders raised concerns about privacy.

Nearly 30 people sued the city over the Austin Police Department's use of so-called less-lethal ammunition five years ago.

The city reopened the street to cars on weekend nights in an effort to improve safety.

Steven Aldrich, 66, was arrested and charged with felony possession of components of explosives. Additional charges are possible, police said.

APD continues to have trouble filling empty jobs and bringing in new officers. That's due in part to a lack of recruitment plans, city auditors found.

Police, fire and EMS officials say growth and road construction are contributing factors.