Respondents want improved response times, decreased criminal activity and more community policing AUSTIN, TEXAS — May 16, 2017 — A majority of likely Austin voters believe that increasing the number of police officers on Austin streets would improve overall public safety. A survey sponsored by the Greater Austin Crime Commission found 75 percent of respondents believe… Read more »
Greater Austin Crime Commission
The Greater Austin Crime Commission was established in 1997 to support Central Texas first responders and promote regional homeland security and public safety planning.
401K-9
Every day law enforcement dogs risk their lives in service to the public. Many police officers and citizens alike are alive today because of the actions of well-trained police dogs. These highly-trained law enforcement dogs provide Learn More
Longhorn Leaders
The Greater Austin Crime Commission and University of Texas School of Social Work developed the Longhorn Leaders youth outreach program in cooperation with the university’s Athletic Department and the Austin Independent School. Learn More
KILGORE AWARD
The Joe M. Kilgore Award was established by the Crime Commission to honor individuals for outstanding public service. Kilgore was a founding director and executive c ommittee member of the Greater Austin Crime Comm Learn More
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Greater Austin Crime Commission Challenges Austin City Council to Fund Public Safety First
AUSTIN, TEXAS — July 29, 2016 — As work begins on next year’s municipal budget, the Greater Austin Crime Commission issued a challenge to the Austin City Council to fund public safety first and called for the release of the latest taxpayer-funded community policing study. “We urge the mayor and council not to disregard the… Read more »
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Fund Public Safety First
By David L. Roche – Special to the American-Statesman Posted: 11:51 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 The Dallas shootings are a stark reminder of the risks police officers face every day to keep us safe. Our dedicated public safety professionals deserve the support of a thankful community and the resources to do their jobs. As… Read more »