The District Representative Program serves as a liaison between neighborhood communities and the police department’s regional commands.
A police officer is assigned to specific districts within an area command to assist the community in solving neighborhood problems and facilitating open communication and partnerships. In 2011, the Department re-aligned bureaus, geographic boundaries, and personnel allocation to address Austin's ever-changing dynamic and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service. The area command in which you reside has its own team of District Representatives.
The District Representatives are called upon to do a myriad of activities, which include, but are not limited to, enhancing patrol efforts, attending neighborhood association meetings to provide input or answers, attending school functions to educate children about safety and crime prevention, assisting the community in solving non-emergency problems and helping the community become self-reliant. All district representatives are patrol officers who augment patrol and crime prevention activities, as well as respond to natural and man-made emergencies in support of patrol operations.
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Community involvement includes
- Neighborhood Watch programs (En Español)
- Neighborhood Associations
- Business Associations
- Schools, PTAs, and civic groups
- Citizens On Patrol (COPs)
- Apartment Residents On Watch (AROW)
- Filling gaps between patrol services and community needs
Urban decay prevention
- Graffiti
- Abandoned residences and buildings
- Code Enforcement violations
- Illegal dumping
Celebratory Gunfire and Fireworks
Every year throughout the U.S., celebratory gunfire or discharging firearms into the air account for many injuries and, in some cases, even death. It's illegal. It could cost you up to $2,000. Learn more and get resources about fireworks and celebratory gunfire in Austin.
Problem-Solving
- Habitual and high-demand complainants’
- City representative complaints