Austin Police moves 69 officers from support units to the patrol unit | KVUE

The Austin Police Department (APD) temporarily suspended the DWI and motors units and moved 69 officers to the patrol unit, according to an APD spokesperson.

This is in response to budget cuts, an officer shortage due to retirements, resignations and the lack of new cadet classes. The goal is to make sure the department has enough officers to respond to 911 calls. All officers on patrol will pitch in on traffic enforcement.

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