February 8, 2012

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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. read more

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. read more

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 read more

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." read more

Road-wise Panelists Discuss Traffic Safety at Third Annual Roundtable

Experts say better driver education, well-designed roadway infrastructure and less distracted driving will make Austin streets safer read more

Public Safety Officials Discuss Wildfire Preparedness

Austin fire, emergency medical services and police officials reported on the city’s emergency preparedness and response to recent wildfires at the Public Safety Commission’s monthly meeting on Monday, September 12, 2011. read more

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.

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Police evict protesters at Occupy Austin encampment http://t.co/HbZ7Cd7T

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

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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.

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

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