Crimewatch: APD's New Policy
Soon, there will be one more aspect Austin Police's new internal affairs unit will look into during an officer's investigation, what's on the World Wide Web.
Crimewatch: Austin Police in Iraq
Austin police in Iraq- it's not the first time but this time around their armored vehicle was attacked.
Just one experience for the two Austinites invited to
Crimewatch: Copper Thieves
Austin police are working to make it harder for copper thieves to make a living by ripping off homes and businesses.
Crimewatch: Police at CenTex Schools
Drugs, gangs, and criminal mischief. Crimes that are seen on the streets and in schools. For San Marcos High School, such criminal activities keep the school
Crime Watch: Cadet Class
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
Crimewatch: San Marcos Dispatchers
The call load for San Marcos dispatchers has exploded as the population grows, but budget contraints prevent hiring much needed help. The dispatchers describe
Crimewatch: APD's Animal Cruelty Unit
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
Crimewatch: License Plate Readers
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
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
DNA From Felons Solves Crimes
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
Crimewatch: Forgery on the Rise
Austin Police are seeing an increase in forgery cases this summer.
Crimewatch: APD's Cop-Cabs
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
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
911 Break-in call
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
Crimewatch: Undercover Sting Operations
Robberies are a big and growing problem in East Austin. In the last 4 weeks, police say robberies are up 72 percent compared to the same time period last year.
Crimewatch: Law Enforcement Training
It isn't common for law enforcement agencies to train together. But that's changing in Central Texas.
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