Monday, May 20 2013 10:33 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:33:10 GMT
Traffic fatalities in Austin are a huge problem. Many involve bicyclists. As the city encourages people to give up their cars to commute downtown, police are trying to stop the skyrocketing number of fatalities. FOX7's
Traffic fatalities in Austin are a huge problem. Many involve bicyclists. As the city encourages people to give up their cars to commute downtown, police are trying to stop the skyrocketing number of fatalities. FOX7's
Monday, May 13 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-05-14 02:24:25 GMT
A recent DPS report shows that gangs continue to be a major public safety threat in Texas, especially with members behind so many crimes. Austin's growing gang presence even triggered the police department
A recent DPS report shows that gangs continue to be a major public safety threat in Texas, especially with members behind so many crimes. Austin's growing gang presence even triggered the police department
Wednesday, May 1 2013 10:22 PM EDT2013-05-02 02:22:03 GMT
There is an explosion of children making pornography and sharing it on the internet. FOX 7 first brought you the story of how Austin police are trying to raise awareness on this disturbing trend last month.
There is an explosion of children making pornography and sharing it on the internet. FOX 7 first brought you the story of how Austin police are trying to raise awareness on this disturbing trend last month.
Monday, April 22 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-04-23 02:25:52 GMT
After more than three decades, Austin police are reopening a murder cold case. They hope to get more information about who gunned down an Air Force pilot in front of his own home. Who killed Janis John
After more than three decades, Austin police are reopening a murder cold case. They hope to get more information about who gunned down an Air Force pilot in front of his own home. Who killed Janis John
Monday, April 15 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-04-16 02:37:46 GMT
As Austin police ramp up efforts to rid Waller Creek of homeless camps before the tunnel project is finished next year. The city is turning to its community court to help with the actual clean up. Austin's
As Austin police ramp up efforts to rid Waller Creek of homeless camps before the tunnel project is finished next year. The city is turning to its community court to help with the actual clean up. Austin's
Monday, April 8 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-04-09 02:32:42 GMT
The Waller Creek Tunnel project is expected to be finished next year. The eventual goal and vision for the area is a San Antonio River Walk type development. But before that can happen, Austin police have
The Waller Creek Tunnel project is expected to be finished next year. The eventual goal and vision for the area is a San Antonio River Walk type development. But before that can happen, Austin police have
Monday, April 1 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-04-02 02:20:07 GMT
Austin police on horseback patrol the downtown area, day and night. These officers have safety challenges other officers don't. That's why the Mounted Patrol Unit trains every week practicing different
Austin police on horseback patrol the downtown area, day and night. These officers have safety challenges other officers don't. That's why the Mounted Patrol Unit trains every week practicing different
Monday, March 25 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-03-26 02:20:26 GMT
The city of Jonestown just held its first sex offender compliance check. On the same street as the Jonestown Police Department was stop number one for the agency's first sex offender compliance check.
The city of Jonestown just held its first sex offender compliance check. On the same street as the Jonestown Police Department was stop number one for the agency's first sex offender compliance check.
Monday, March 18 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-03-19 02:20:08 GMT
Austin police are trying to raise awareness about a very disturbing trend, children making their own pornography. They say they are seeing an explosion of those under 17 taking graphic pictures or recording
Austin police are trying to raise awareness about a very disturbing trend, children making their own pornography. They say they are seeing an explosion of those under 17 taking graphic pictures or recording
Monday, March 11 2013 8:01 PM EDT2013-03-12 00:01:12 GMT
Thanks to FOX 7 viewers, investigators received several new tips about the disappearance of an Austin man who was last seen alive in May of last year. Suspicious circumstances surround the case But police
Thanks to FOX 7 viewers, investigators received several new tips about the disappearance of an Austin man who was last seen alive in May of last year. Suspicious circumstances surround the case But police
Monday, March 4 2013 10:21 PM EST2013-03-05 03:21:32 GMT
It's one of the biggest problems in Austin. In fact, there are so many car burglaries that officers can't respond to them. For the most part, crime scene technicians process the scene. But APD recently
It's one of the biggest problems in Austin. In fact, there are so many car burglaries that officers can't respond to them. For the most part, crime scene technicians process the scene. But APD recently
Monday, February 25 2013 10:24 PM EST2013-02-26 03:24:55 GMT
Texas State's ALERRT Center is taking part in the national conversation on school safety. This, after the mass shooting that killed mostly children in Newtown, Connecticut. The ALERRT Center is also adding
Texas State's ALERRT Center is taking part in the national conversation on school safety. This, after the mass shooting that killed mostly children in Newtown, Connecticut. The ALERRT Center is also adding
Wednesday, February 6 2013 7:11 PM EST2013-02-07 00:11:27 GMT
One of the most egregious crimes is sexual abuse of a child. So when the details of what convicted child predator, Jerry Sandusky, did and how long the crimes went on for were revealed, many were shocked. That's
One of the most egregious crimes is sexual abuse of a child. So when the details of what convicted child predator, Jerry Sandusky, did and how long the crimes went on for were revealed, many were shocked. That's
Monday, January 14 2013 10:57 PM EST2013-01-15 03:57:47 GMT
More violent criminals are returning to prison thanks to an increase in fugitive captures here in Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety and the US Marshal's Office had a very productive 2012. In
More violent criminals are returning to prison thanks to an increase in fugitive captures here in Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety and the US Marshal's Office had a very productive 2012. In
Tuesday, November 27 2012 2:51 PM EST2012-11-27 19:51:56 GMT
The Austin Police Homicide Cold Case Unit is working several Missing Persons Investigations. The effort is the result of an ongoing audit to clear more cases. Soon, Cold Case and Missing Persons will combine
The Austin Police Homicide Cold Case Unit is working several Missing Persons Investigations. The effort is the result of an ongoing audit to clear more cases. Soon, Cold Case and Missing Persons will combine
Friday, November 16 2012 11:05 PM EST2012-11-17 04:05:45 GMT
Stranger on stranger sexual assaults are the most alarming and in the past few weeks, Austin Police have worked more than usual. Investigators say they're hard to solve and aren't as black and white like
Stranger on stranger sexual assaults are the most alarming and in the past few weeks, Austin Police have worked more than usual. Investigators say they're hard to solve and aren't as black and white like
Monday, November 12 2012 7:51 PM EST2012-11-13 00:51:10 GMT
Two Austin police officers, who were involved in three fatal shootings, speak for the first time about those critical incidents. One was stabbed in the neck and the other was shot at and had an AR 15 pointed
Two Austin police officers, who were involved in three fatal shootings, speak for the first time about those critical incidents. One was stabbed in the neck and the other was shot at and had an AR 15 pointed
Monday, November 5 2012 11:27 PM EST2012-11-06 04:27:21 GMT
Tackling drug dealing, prostitution, robberies, and aggravated assaults in Northeast Austin is keep police busy. One of the hot spots for crime is the corner of Manor Road and Rogge Lane. Austin Senior
Tackling drug dealing, prostitution, robberies, and aggravated assaults in Northeast Austin is keep police busy. One of the hot spots for crime is the corner of Manor Road and Rogge Lane. Austin Senior
Monday, October 1 2012 10:38 PM EDT2012-10-02 02:38:32 GMT
Travis County is revamping its drug court after a study found half of the participants didn't complete the program. The move also comes after an independent consultant made 45 recommendations to improve
Travis County is revamping its drug court after a study found half of the participants didn't complete the program. The move also comes after an independent consultant made 45 recommendations to improve
Monday, September 24 2012 10:59 PM EDT2012-09-25 02:59:14 GMT
The Austin Police Department is testing new patrol cars for its officers after Ford stopped making the Crown Victoria. The Police Interceptor is the consumer version of the Taurus. It's got the same horse
The Austin Police Department is testing new patrol cars for its officers after Ford stopped making the Crown Victoria. The Police Interceptor is the consumer version of the Taurus. It's got the same horse
Monday, September 17 2012 11:10 PM EDT2012-09-18 03:10:52 GMT
The FBI is set to launch a nationwide program called Bandit Shield, which was launched in Austin, to help cut down on bank robberies. Traci Gregory was a victim of a violent take down bank robbery
The FBI is set to launch a nationwide program called Bandit Shield, which was launched in Austin, to help cut down on bank robberies. Traci Gregory was a victim of a violent take down bank robbery
Monday, September 10 2012 10:37 PM EDT2012-09-11 02:37:07 GMT
An Austin company is helping more law enforcement agencies solve crimes. Flashback Data specializes in data recovery and computer forensics. Vice President, Russell Chozick, says his company also focuses
An Austin company is helping more law enforcement agencies solve crimes. Flashback Data specializes in data recovery and computer forensics. Vice President, Russell Chozick, says his company also focuses
Monday, September 3 2012 10:52 PM EDT2012-09-04 02:52:34 GMT
Austin Police say incidents involving use of force, assault on officers, and interference with public duties have dropped. Police credit using whistles for the decrease.
Austin Police say incidents involving use of force, assault on officers, and interference with public duties have dropped. It's also in a part of town where officers encounter those situations more than anywhere else. Police credit using whistles for the decrease.
Monday, August 27 2012 10:43 PM EDT2012-08-28 02:43:30 GMT
Texas leads the nation in the number of officers who are killed in the line of duty. It's a notorious title the Lone Star State has had since 2010 and it's keeping one non profit group busy. The Concerns
Texas leads the nation in the number of officers who are killed in the line of duty. It's a notorious title the Lone Star State has had since 2010 and it's keeping one non profit group busy. The Concerns
Monday, August 20 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-08-21 03:00:21 GMT
The Austin City Council spent about $100,000 to find out that the Austin Police Department is understaffed. Many APD insiders say they could have saved taxpayers a lot of money because APD needing more
The Austin City Council spent about $100,000 to find out that the Austin Police Department is understaffed. Many APD insiders say they could have saved taxpayers a lot of money because APD needing more
Monday, August 13 2012 11:11 PM EDT2012-08-14 03:11:58 GMT
New training for some Austin Police canine officers includes getting in and out of helicopters, preparing the four legged officers how to jump out of the air unit's new aircraft. All Wiley wants to do
New training for some Austin Police canine officers includes getting in and out of helicopters, preparing the four legged officers how to jump out of the air unit's new aircraft. All Wiley wants to do
Monday, August 6 2012 10:40 PM EDT2012-08-07 02:40:34 GMT
Drug cases are expected to go through the court system faster in Hays County, thanks to a new partnership with Austin Police. On August 1, Laura Carroll became the newest chemist at the Austin Police Forensic
Drug cases are expected to go through the court system faster in Hays County, thanks to a new partnership with Austin Police. On August 1, Laura Carroll became the newest chemist at the Austin Police Forensic
Monday, July 30 2012 7:01 PM EDT2012-07-30 23:01:10 GMT
Revitalization is taking place all around Austin. One couple is part of the movement, renovating in a part of town known for crime. Henry Traugott picks up trash everyday, even when it's not on his property. Traugott
Revitalization is taking place all around Austin. One couple is part of the movement, renovating in a part of town known for crime. Henry Traugott picks up trash everyday, even when it's not on his property. Traugott
Monday, July 23 2012 10:24 PM EDT2012-07-24 02:24:22 GMT
Austin Police Department's Gun Unit has expanded to keep up with the growing number of gun crimes. Still, detectives say the workload is overwhelming and prevents them from doing any pro-active operations.
Austin Police Department's Gun Unit has expanded to keep up with the growing number of gun crimes. Still, detectives say the workload is overwhelming and prevents them from doing any pro-active operations.
Monday, July 16 2012 11:37 PM EDT2012-07-17 03:37:08 GMT
In Austin the number of cars being stolen is up. At the same time, more criminals are recognizing bait cars. Baitcar.com showcases videos taken from inside bait cars from the greater Vancouver area. "Put
In Austin the number of cars being stolen is up. At the same time, more criminals are recognizing bait cars. Baitcar.com showcases videos taken from inside bait cars from the greater Vancouver area. "Put
Monday, July 9 2012 11:16 PM EDT2012-07-10 03:16:29 GMT
The city of Austin spends hundreds of thousands of dollars cleaning up a never-ending crime. The cost to clean up graffiti has gone up the past few years to about a half a million dollars. Every year,
The city of Austin spends hundreds of thousands of dollars cleaning up a never-ending crime. The cost to clean up graffiti has gone up the past few years to about a half a million dollars. Every year,
Tuesday, July 3 2012 3:47 PM EDT2012-07-03 19:47:11 GMT
Lenny Quintana first made headlines in May of 2009 after shooting and killing Nathaniel Sanders. In an exclusive interview with FOX 7's Jenni Lee Quintana opens up about the shooting and talks about how
Lenny Quintana first made headlines in May of 2009 after shooting and killing Nathaniel Sanders. In an exclusive interview with FOX 7's Jenni Lee Quintana opens up about the shooting and talks about how
Monday, June 25 2012 11:13 PM EDT2012-06-26 03:13:12 GMT
Nearly three months have passed since Austin Police Officer, Jaime Padron, was shot and killed in a North Austin Wal-Mart. He left behind two daughters and an ex-wife in name only. Amy Padron says they
Nearly three months have passed since Austin Police Officer, Jaime Padron, was shot and killed in a North Austin Wal-Mart. He left behind two daughters and an ex-wife in name only. Amy Padron says they
Monday, June 18 2012 11:12 PM EDT2012-06-19 03:12:13 GMT
Police are searching for a man who hides out in public restrooms and attacks his victims. APD says that's the method of operation for one man, who uses unnecessary violence to steal whatever he can. One
Police are searching for a man who hides out in public restrooms and attacks his victims. APD says that's the method of operation for one man, who uses unnecessary violence to steal whatever he can. One
Monday, June 4 2012 10:55 PM EDT2012-06-05 02:55:36 GMT
The Austin Police Department hopes to benefit from war-time research. Now that conflicts are winding down, companies that developed high tech equipment for the military are re-tooling them for police.
The Austin Police Department hopes to benefit from war-time research. Now that conflicts are winding down, companies that developed high tech equipment for the military are re-tooling them for police.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:21 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:21:48 GMT
A criminal's dream comes true, thousands of clueless young people who aren't thinking about protecting their property. University of Texas police say they expect a spike in crime next month as summer
A criminal's dream comes true, thousands of clueless young people who aren't thinking about protecting their property. University of Texas police say they expect a spike in crime next month as summer
Police say hotels and motels along the I-35 corridor just south of the river can be hot spots for all sorts of felonies like car burglaries and home burglaries.
Police say hotels and motels along the I-35 corridor just south of the river can be hot spots for all sorts of felonies like car burglaries and home burglaries.
Insiders stealing from non profit groups. Williamson county authorities have seen more cases of it and that's prompted a new program to help those organizations avoid from becoming victims.
Insiders stealing from non profit groups. Williamson county authorities have seen more cases of it and that's prompted a new program to help those organizations avoid from becoming victims.
When someone goes missing in Austin, police call the department's Search and Rescue Team. The citizen volunteers also help homicide detectives look for evidence.
When someone goes missing in Austin, police call the department's Search and Rescue Team. The citizen volunteers also help homicide detectives look for evidence.
Most of Austin's violent crimes happen in the Central Bureau. Austin Police say 51 percent of them happen in this large chunk of the city that starts around the Wells Branch area up north and goes south to the Colorado...
Most of Austin's violent crimes happen in the Central Bureau. Austin Police say 51 percent of them happen in this large chunk of the city that starts around the Wells Branch area up north and goes south to the Colorado...
Wednesday, March 28 2012 4:37 PM EDT2012-03-28 20:37:04 GMT
Are 1,600 officers enough to keep 800,000 Austin citizens safe?
Are 1,600 officers enough to keep 800,000 Austin citizens safe? That's what the City Council is trying to find out by paying for an efficiency study on the Austin Police Department.
