The Austin Police Association Podcast

Council Member Mackenzie Kelly sat down with the APA to discuss her first term in office and what her goals are for a second term. https://www.mackenzie4austin.com/

Take a listen to the latest edition of the Austin Police Association podcast. Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson sat down with Senior Police Officer Jessica Garner to discuss the current state of APD and how Chief Henderson plans to lead APD into the future. They also highlight the 30x30 initiative and how people can join APD.

We sat down with Dr. Cece Noll and discussed all of the benefits offered to City of Austin Employees through their health and wellness clinic. City of Austin Health and Wellness Clinic 5202 E Ben White Blvd, Ste 500, Austin, TX 78741 (512) 640-4997 Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed daily, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. & The City of Austin holidays

Credit card skimmers funneling money overseas, stolen vehicles used to facilitate human trafficking, and complex operations that prey on Austin's disadvantaged and immigrant communities. All of these were part of the investigations conducted by the Austin Police Department’s, now defunct, Property Crimes Taskforce. Take a listen to this episode where we dive into the criminal underworld that perpetrates property crimes.

Join us for an informative conversation with several key members of the Austin Police Retirement System (APRS). Scott Askew - APRS Chair Pattie Featherston - Executive Director Tyler Link - Deputy Executive Director https://www.ausprs.org/

We sat down and discussed the latest rumors floating around the department, some APA business updates, and an exciting new partnership.

In 1968 the City of Austin's park and recreation department hired the first park ranger. By 1970 there were 10 park rangers patrolling all of the park areas in the city. In 1985 these 10 park rangers were commissioned as peace officers creating the Austin Park Police. In 2008 the Austin Park Police officers were absorbed by the Austin Police Department as part of the Austin Public Safety and Emergency Management merger with APD. The Parks patrol remained a unit of APD until they were dissolved in 2021 as a result of defunding measures. The 36 officers assigned to patrol the 19,069 acres of parkland were sent to help the staffing crisis facing APD. https://parkserve.tpl.org/downloads/pdfs/Austin_TX.pdf https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/Parks_Ranger/rangerhistory.pdf

We sat down and talked with Dr. Benjamin Stone about cardiovascular health, physical wellness, and Sigma Tactical Wellness' upcoming partnership with the APD and APA. Take a listen and make sure to sign up for the program.

Whether you are a police officer or not, the servant leadership topics we discuss in this podcast episode are invaluable. Retired Assistant Chief Todd Smith is a great asset to every officer in APD.

In this episode we sat down with motors officer Jessie Rodriguez. The APD motors unit was dissolved in 2021 as a result of the defunding fueled staffing crisis.

In this episode we sat down and talked with retired Austin Police Detective Dave Fugitt. Austin Crime Stoppers: https://austincrimestoppers.org/ Tip line: (512)472-8477

We sit down and talk with Bob Mitchell, one of the former members of the DWI unit. Bob was a legend in that unit and a DWI Expert. Due to defunding he is no longer out looking for impaired drivers every night.

We sit down and talk about what lead to the Austin Police Department being ~500 officers short, and having to cut vital units.

We sit down and talk about the City of Austin's attempt to remove DPS patrols from Austin.

In this episode we discuss updates to the discipline process and then dive into the APA's contract negotiations with the City of Austin.

In this episode we provide a few updates regarding Association business and Bonnie Caudill with Peer Support sits down to talk about some of the great work her unit does.

Episode 1 of the Austin Police Association podacst. In this episode we introduce ourselves and talk about the most recent legislative session.