Austin Police Programs

Effective Oct. 1, 2024, a singular principal permit replaced master permits and any associated permits for non-residential areas of an apartment complex. Changes to existing permits will be processed during renewal.

As part of the Austin Police Department’s mission and commitment to enhance accountability, openness, and transparency, our police officers wear body-worn cameras.

The Austin Police Department provides up-to-date police reports to the public online. These reports include Compstat reports and the Chief's monthly reports.

If you are a business in Austin, learn how you can become a partner of the APD Safe Place program. The program's goal is to enhance safety in our community by partnering with businesses to increase public trust in law enforcement, feelings of safety,

The APD Youth Program was developed to create a path for the recruitment of local youth into the Austin Police Department (APD).

The Community Police Academy (CPA) is a free fourteen-week program designed to give the public a working knowledge of the Austin Police Department. Each session consists of weekly classes that meet at a designated location.

The Homeless Outreach Street Team, or HOST, helps people who are living on the streets in Austin. The team includes police officers, Community Health Paramedics (CHPs), qualified mental health professionals, and social workers from Downtown Community

The Leaders in Knowledge & Support (LinKs) program reaches out to High School students interested in learning about the connection between Law Enforcement and their community.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that fosters positive relationships and communication between community members and police. It encourages community awareness, involvement, and provides law enforcement accessibility in orde