Reimagining Public Safety is the City of Austin’s multi-faceted approach for improving all aspects of public safety in Austin.
Through Reimagining Public Safety, the City of Austin is working to address issues like budget allocation, racial disparities in policing, use-of-force policies, and mental health response.
OPO has been given a significant role in Reimagining Public Safety. In June 2020, OPO was given specific research tasks related to Reimagining Public Safety when Austin City Council passed the following three resolutions:
- Resolution 20200611-50 (Resolution 50)
- Resolution 20200611-95 (Resolution 95)
- Resolution 20200611-96 (Resolution 96)
In 2021, OPO began developing analyses, recommendations, and community engagement efforts associated with the Reimagining Public Safety initiative. OPO's extensive work with Reimagining Public Safety will be included in the 2021 annual report.