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Crime Watch: Cadet Class

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:18:39 GMT

It was the class that wasn't suppose to be.
The Austin Police Department's latest cadet class is underway but not before being delayed and nearly being canceled because of budget constraints.

Crimewatch: San Marcos Dispatchers

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:20:33 GMT

The call load for San Marcos dispatchers has exploded as the population grows, but budget contraints prevent hiring much needed help. The dispatchers describe how the communications room at the San Marcos Police Department is busier than ever

Crimewatch: APD's Animal Cruelty Unit

Jenni Lee — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:28:33 GMT

One of the smallest units within the Austin Police Department, the Animal Cruelty Unit has two people, a detective and a civilian. But it doesn't mean they're not busy.

Crimewatch: License Plate Readers

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:11:01 GMT

Austin's top cop is talking about the department's latest high-tech toy that will track down stolen cars -- but that's not all.

CRIMEWATCH: FBI Task Force Hits Austin

Jenni Lee — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:42:02 GMT

The FBI'S Violent Crimes Task Force in Austin is looking to expand but size is just one aspect the new FBI Assisant Special Agent in Charge for the Austin area wants to change.

DNA From Felons Solves Crimes

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:21:04 GMT

New Texas law requires DNA samples from convicted felons who don't go to prison but are placed on probation. Before September 1st, 2009, DNA was only taken from convicted felons who land behind bars, but Williamson County is taking the new law one step further.

Crimewatch: Forgery on the Rise

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:02:08 GMT

Austin Police are seeing an increase in forgery cases this summer.

Crimewatch: APD's Cop-Cabs

Jenni Lee — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:13:07 GMT

Austin Police are part of a new state wide program to raise awareness on drinking and driving and that includes two unusual looking cop cars.

Crime Watch: Human Trafficking

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:07:53 GMT

It's a crime that generates billions of dollars a year and it's also
one of the world's fastest growing criminal activities. Human trafficking is also called modern day slavery.

911 Break-in call

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:33:29 GMT

A 9-1-1 call taker's quick thinking helps police capture three suspects trying to break into an East Austin apartment. The entire incident is captured on a 911 call.