DPS and APD partnership to resume in Austin on July 2.

The Texas Department of Public Safety will resume its partnership with the Austin Police Department on July 2, after halting the initiative in May to focus on border cities. The Austin Violent Crimes Task Force has seen significant decreases in violent crime, response times, and calls for service since its inception in March. Troopers will be deployed based on public safety needs, including areas with higher reports of violent crime and sectors with fewer APD officers. The program has drawn criticism from heavily patrolled communities, and patrols will operate differently this time around.