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local-news7 months ago

TX National Guard Ready to Support DPS Amid Austin Protests

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson indicated that the Texas National Guard may assist the Texas Department of Public Safety during upcoming protests in Austin, as Texas Governor Greg Abbott deploys the Guard across the state to maintain order, while emphasizing the importance of peaceful assembly and condemning violence. The move has received mixed reactions, with some officials supporting the deployment and others criticizing it as a threat to free speech.

via KXAN Austin|
#austin#local-news#national-guard
crime1 year ago

Husband Charged with Murder After Wife's Disappearance in Texas

Brad Simpson has been charged with the murder of his wife, Suzanne Clark Simpson, who has been missing since October 6. Despite not finding her body, authorities believe they have sufficient evidence to charge him. Brad Simpson's bond is set at $5 million, including previous charges of prohibited weapons and evidence tampering. The investigation continues, with searches conducted in various locations, including a landfill, but no evidence has been found. A business associate of Brad Simpson has also been arrested on related charges.

via KSAT San Antonio|
#brad-simpson#crime#missing-person
us-news1 year ago

Uvalde Shooting Victims' Families Settle Lawsuit for $2 Million

The city of Uvalde, Texas, has settled with most of the families of children affected by the 2022 school shooting, agreeing to pay $2 million, overhaul its police force, and create a permanent memorial. The families have also filed a new lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety over the response to the shooting, alleging failure to engage the gunman promptly.

via The New York Times|
#lawsuit-settlement#police-force-overhaul#school-shooting
missing-persons-law-enforcement1 year ago

"Search Intensifies for Abducted 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham near Lake Livingston Dam"

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating several persons of interest in the disappearance of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who went missing from her home in Livingston on Feb. 15. The area around the Lake Livingston dam has become a location of interest in the search, with law enforcement securing the area and asking the public to stay away. Multiple agencies, including the FBI and Texas Rangers, are involved in the search, and additional resources will be provided for Saturday's efforts. Audrii was last seen wearing a black hoodie and a Hello Kitty backpack, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

via KPRC Click2Houston|
#amber-alert#audrii-cunningham#lake-livingston-dam
crime2 years ago

Tragic Accident: 18-Wheeler Fatally Strikes 15-Year-Old Student Getting Off School Bus

The driver of an 18-wheeler has been charged with criminal negligent homicide after fatally striking a 15-year-old Livingston ISD student who was getting off a school bus. The incident occurred on U.S. 59 north of Livingston, Texas. The student died at the scene, while both drivers involved were uninjured. Livingston ISD expressed condolences and offered counseling support to students and staff. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.

via KPRC Click2Houston|
#18-wheeler-driver#crime#criminal-negligent-homicide
crime2 years ago

"Judge Demands Release of Uvalde School Shooting Evidence and Investigation Footage"

A state district court judge in Austin has ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to release records, including unredacted body-worn camera footage and other investigative material, related to the law enforcement response to the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School. The request for information was filed by media organizations under the Texas Public Information Act, but DPS officials had refused to release them citing a pending investigation exemption. The judge's ruling requires DPS to disclose the records within 20 days, but the agency has until December 28 to file an appeal, which could further delay the release.

via KSAT San Antonio|
#crime#media-lawsuit#pending-investigation-exemption
immigration2 years ago

Texas Authorities Respond to Allegations of Migrant Abuse and Harsh Border Tactics

The Texas Department of Public Safety has responded to allegations of migrant abuse along the U.S.-Mexico border, disputing claims made in an email by a state trooper. The trooper alleged "inhumane" treatment of migrants and claimed they were directed to physically push migrants into the Rio Grande river. The department spokesperson stated that the trooper misunderstood the order, which was meant to verbally direct migrants to go to a port of entry. The trooper also alleged that commanders told them not to distribute water to migrants, which the department denied. The department acknowledged that the barriers along the border are dangerous but stated that they are meant to deter crossings. The allegations are being investigated, but the department claims there is no systemic abuse of migrants. The U.S. Department of Justice is aware of the reports and is working with relevant agencies to assess the situation.

via ABC News|
#allegations#border#immigration
law-enforcement2 years ago

Austin Police Cut Ties with Texas Department of Public Safety

The Austin Police Department has suspended its partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety due to concerns over recent events, according to the city's interim manager. The program, aimed at addressing staffing shortages and improving emergency response times, has faced criticism after a state trooper pointed a gun at a 10-year-old during a traffic stop and another officer shot a man after a car chase. The city wants to ensure that any solution maintains community trust and that all law enforcement officers are aligned on policing practices. The partnership, which began in March, has been credited with reducing crime and improving response times.

via KSAT San Antonio|
#austin#community-trust#law-enforcement
politics2 years ago

Austin Suspends Partnership with Texas DPS Amid Concerns Over Public Safety

The city of Austin has suspended its partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) due to recent events that were not specified. The partnership, which aimed to address staffing shortages in the Austin Police Department (APD), had led to a decrease in violent and gun crime, shorter response times, and drug seizures. Austin's interim city manager and mayor expressed the need to prioritize the safety and well-being of the community, stating that any solution must align with Austin's values. The decision comes as the city faces staffing challenges and a lack of officers to police the city independently.

via KXAN.com|
#austin#partnership#politics
legal2 years ago

"Texas DPS Ordered to Release Withheld Documents on Uvalde School Shooting"

A state district judge has ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to release records related to the Uvalde school shooting that the agency has withheld from the public for over a year. The decision comes after a coalition of news organizations, including ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, sued the agency seeking the release of records that would provide more clarity on law enforcement's response to the shooting. DPS has argued that releasing the records could interfere with an ongoing investigation, but the judge has instructed the agency to submit a list of redactions it wants to make to the public records. The lawsuit against the city and county of Uvalde for withholding records is also ongoing.

via ProPublica|
#legal#ongoing-investigation#public-records
law-and-justice2 years ago

"Judge Orders Release of Uvalde Shooting Response Documents"

A state district judge has ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to release public records related to the law enforcement response to the Uvalde school shooting, following a lawsuit by news organizations. The records pertain to the delayed police response during the shooting, in which officers waited over an hour to confront the shooter who killed 19 children and two teachers. The judge granted the motion for summary judgment and ordered DPS to produce a proposed log of redactions by August 31. The news organizations argue that there is no ongoing investigation and that the records should be made public.

via The Texas Tribune|
#law-and-justice#law-enforcement-response#public-records
law-enforcement2 years ago

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.

via KXAN.com|
#austin-police-department#austin-violent-crimes-task-force#law-enforcement
law-enforcement2 years ago

Texas DPS Pauses Partnership with Austin Police Department

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will temporarily halt its partnership with the Austin Police Department (APD) to focus on border cities due to the expiration of Title 42. The initiative, called the Austin Violent Crimes Task Force (AVCTF), began on March 30 to assist APD with its staffing shortage. Since the program began, there have been significant decreases in violent crime, response times, and calls for service. However, the program has also drawn criticism from heavily patrolled communities. DPS' last day will be Saturday, and troopers will likely not return to their Austin patrols for several weeks.

via KXAN.com|
#austin-police-department#austin-violent-crimes-task-force#border-cities