Texas DPS troopers have been enlisted to help the short-staffed Austin Police Department.
State troopers are going to start helping out the Austin Police Department, which has been short-staffed.
“This partnership will improve safety and provide a runway as we recruit more officers and work to retain those currently on the force,” Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said at a news conference Monday. Watson said the arrangement happened shortly after he discussed the issue with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. He attributed the quick turnaround to the good relationship between local government and state leaders.Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon said the partnership is a step forward in addressing public safety and APD's staffing challenges.
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