Texas Department of Public Safety troopers will begin patrolling the streets of Austin in an effort to help the city out as it experiences a significant shortage of officers.
of Public Safety is partnering with the City of Austin to provide law enforcement services after failed policing policies in the state's capital have resulted in fewer officers and increased crime.expect safety and police timesAUSTIN, TX - JULY 29: A member of the Austin, Texas police department stands watch during the Gold Cup semifinal match between the United States and Qatar on Thursday July 29th, 2021 at Q2 stadium in Austin,TX.
Watson thanked Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for helping to get a partnership in place, and DPS Director Steven McCraw for stepping in to help provide safety to the community. In February, Austin police officers, past and present, warned Fox News Digital that the police force was struggling because of defunding during the riots in 2020. In fact, a source told Fox News Digital that 30 officers filed retirement papers after the City Council voted to scrap a four-year contract that the city previously agreed to, and instead pursue a 1-year contract that the police union’s board had rejected.
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