The Office of Community Liaison (OCL) works in each of APD's 4 regions as dictated by the needs of the department and the community. Outreach objectives include, but are not limited to:

• Attending safety fairs where the community can interact positively with police officers and other public safety representatives in their neighborhoods
• Participating in Town Hall/neighborhood meetings called to address specific issues
• Collaborating on projects with officers and community groups, which address long or short-term problems
• Establishing communication links and partnerships between the police department and Austin residents
• Coordinating ongoing projects, special events and celebrations for the officers and those we serve in Austin
• Working collaboratively to assist one another within our outreach areas

To obtain more information, contact the APD Office of Community Liaison at 512-974-4700 or by email.  

OCL Programs

• African American Outreach Program

• Asian Outreach Program

• Communication Facilitators Program (CFS)

• Crime Prevention Services

• Faith Community Network

• LinKS Program

• National Night Out

• Operation Blue Santa

• Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.)

• Immigrant Outreach (Hispanic)

• APD Youth Summer Camp

• Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS)

• LGBTQ+ Outreach