January 27, 2012

Greater Austin Crime Commission

The Greater Austin Crime Commission was formed in 1997 to support law enforcement, raise public awareness about crime prevention programs, and promote community anti-crime efforts.

“Investing in public safety has never been more important, and the Greater Austin Crime Commission intends to lead the way in supporting law enforcement and championing crime prevention.”
Admiral Bobby R. Inman, USN (Ret), Past President


City officials respond to Occupy Austin at Public Safety Commission meeting

Assistant City Manager Michael McDonald attended the Public Safety Commission’s December 5th meeting to address ongoing questions over city officials’ handling of the Occupy Austin movement.

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December 6, 2011


Police enforce jaywalking law to curb fatalities

A sharp increase of pedestrian-related fatalities this year has led police to ramp-up enforcement to keep Austinites safe -- even if it's just a matter of crossing the street.

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November 30, 2011


Round Rock Man Plotted to Kill Saudi Ambassador

One of the men charged in a plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States has close ties to Texas and intended to use a Mexican gang to carry out the execution

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October 14, 2011


APD Keeping Up with Gangs to Monitor Cartels

The Austin Police Department's gang unit has taken to the streets in order to "document gang members and trace their narcotics-dealing efforts back to Mexican drug cartels."

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October 11, 2011


News

City officials respond to Occupy Austin at Public Safety Commission meeting

Assistant City Manager Michael McDonald attended the Public Safety Commission’s December 5th meeting to address ongoing questions over city officials’ handling of the Occupy Austin movement.

Police enforce jaywalking law to curb fatalities

A sharp increase of pedestrian-related fatalities this year has led police to ramp-up enforcement to keep Austinites safe -- even if it's just a matter of crossing the street.

more News

From Twitter

twitter.com/gacc97

COA Public Safety Commission meets tomorrow at City Hall from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m.

on Thu, Jan 12 from gacc97

Texan (and Admiral) William McRaven is a Time Person of the Year runner-up. http://t.co/LUFEk76A

on Wed, Dec 14 from gacc97

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Join the GACC 401 K-9 group at Dogtoberfest at the Domain on Oct 23rd. Watch police dogs in action. Info at www.dogtoberfestaustin.org.

on Tue, Aug 17 from 401k9

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Texan (and Admiral) William McRaven is a Time Person of the Year runner-up. http://t.co/j4C9Q1G3

on Wed, Dec 14 from txcafd

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