Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo
Art Acevedo leads Austin's police department of 2,300 sworn law enforcement and support personnel who carry out police operations within the City of Austin, as well as the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, city parks and lakes, and municipal courts. With an annual budget of $283 million, APD serves Austin’s diversified population in the 13th largest city in the United States. Under Chief Acevedo’s leadership, the APD has been reengineered into a data driven and intelligence led policing organization. more...

2014 Austin Traffic Safety Symposium

HELPFUL NUMBERS

Click here for a list of helpful phone numbers
Call 9-1-1 for emergencies
Call 3-1-1 for non-emergencies or (512) 974-5750 if calling outside of Austin

SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE RESOURCES

Safe Passing For Austin's Cyclists - PSA

Austin Police Department Enforcement guidelines instruct officers to NOT issue a citation for driving to the left of double yellow lines when done in a safe manner AND to comply with the Vulnerable Road Users Ordinance. See video below: