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The study from Texas State University done in partnership with the Austin Police Department found neither direct evidence nor indirect warning signs of a serial murderer.
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The Austin Police Department has not confirmed if the victims were employees of the bar or if fentanyl was involved. Toxicology testing will determine what caused the overdoses.
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Adam Chow, along with his 4-year-old granddaughter Astrid Fung, and Rosa Martinez Machuca were killed in what police have described as a "random attack."
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Austin police spent nearly double their allotted budget for overtime last year. The fire department spent more than anticipated, too. That could change in the new budget.
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APD is asking the public for information about an attack over the weekend of a trans woman and someone who was injured trying to defend her.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DA José Garza campaigned on a promise to prosecute police officers � whom he now must work with to prosecute other crimes.
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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.