Austin Police Department

The partial SWAT operation has resolved without incident and no further threat to the community. -PIO3

APD SWAT is responding to an incident in the 2100 block of W William Cannon Dr. Media briefing time and location TBD. -PIO3

On Memorial Day, we honor and remember the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. #MemorialDay #NeverForget #HonorTheFallen ------- En el Día de los Caídos, rendimos homenaje y recordamos a los héroes que dieron su vida al servicio de nuestro país. Su sacrificio nunca será olvidado. #DíaDeLosCaídos #NuncaOlvidaremos #HomenajeALosCaídos

Media briefing will be held near the intersection of Parkfield Dr. and Rutland Dr. just north of the Metro Mobile store at 9:00PM. -PIO3

APD SWAT is responding to an incident in the 9400 block of Grouse Meadow Ln. Media briefing time and location TBD. -PIO3

APD is inviting businesses and organizations to become Safe Place certified! Safe Place locations provide temporary support for individuals experiencing hate crimes or bias incidents by offering a safe environment and helping contact 9-1-1 until officers arrive. ✔ Free 45-minute training ✔ We come to your location ✔ Decals provided upon certification ✔ Open to businesses, nonprofits, apartment offices, and community organizations Austin currently has more than 120 Safe Place certified locations — join the growing network helping make our community safer for everyone. Request your Safe Place training today: bit.ly/APDSafePlaceTr… ----- ¡La Policía de Austin invita a empresas y organizaciones a obtener la certificación Lugar Seguro! Los sitios «Lugar Seguro» ofrecen apoyo temporal a las personas que sufren delitos de odio o incidentes motivados por prejuicios, proporcionándoles un lugar seguro y ayudándoles a llamar al 9-1-1 hasta que lleguen los oficiales. ✔ Capacitación gratuita de 45 minutos ✔ Nosotros vamos a su establecimiento ✔ Se proporcionan calcomanías al obtener la certificación ✔ Disponible para empresas, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, oficinas de apartamentos y organizaciones comunitarias Austin cuenta actualmente con más de 120 lugares con certificación Lugar Seguro: únase a la red en expansión que ayuda a hacer que nuestra comunidad sea más segura para todos. Solicite hoy mismo su capacitación «Lugar Seguro»: bit.ly/CapacitacionPa…

Can’t find your car where you parked it last? See whether your vehicle has been towed, and its current location, at autoreturn.com. The service is completely free of cost! ........... ¿No encuentra su vehículo donde lo dejó estacionado? Compruebe si su vehículo ha sido remolcado y su ubicación actual en autoreturn.com. ¡El servicio es totalmente gratuito

The best way to end a fun night is with a safe ride home. Planning ahead makes all the difference! - Decide who's driving before the first drink. - Use a rideshare or phone a friend/family member - they'll be happy to help! - If you can safely spend the night, relax and enjoy the morning! Remember: Don't drive impaired - we want to see you back safe and sound! #ArriveAlive #EndTheStreakTX #DriveLikeATexan .... La major manera de terminar una noche divertida es con un viaje seguro a casa. ¡Planificar con anticipación marca la diferencia! - Decida quién va a conducir antes de tomar la primera copa. - Utilice un servicio de transporte compartido o llame a un amigo o familiar: ¡estarán encantados de ayudarle! - Si puede pasar la noche con seguridad, ¡relájese y disfrute de la mañana! Recuerde: no conduzca bajo los efectos del alcohol, ¡queremos verle de vuelta sano y salvo! #LlegueSeguro

Don't make it easy for burglars. Take a proactive approach to protecting your home, shed, and garage by installing locks and lights. Remember to also record serial numbers of all of your tools and register your bike with APD. Most importantly, keep all weapons safely locked inside your home. If you come upon a burglary in progress, call 9-1-1 immediately. Call 3-1-1 or visit Ireportaustin.com to report a burglary after the fact. . No les facilite las cosas a los ladrones. Proteja su hogar, almacén y cochera de forma proactiva instalando candados y luces. Recuerde también anotar los números de serie de todas sus herramientas y registrar su bicicleta con APD. Y lo más importante, guarde con llave todas las armas dentro de su hogar. En caso de presenciar un robo en curso, llame inmediatamente al 9-1-1. Llame al 3-1-1 o visite Ireportaustin.com para denunciar un robo después de que haya ocurrido.

Earlier this week, Austin Police Air Support and Austin Fire Department Special Operations Rescue Swimmers—jointly known as the Helicopter Search and Rescue Team (HSART)—headed to San Antonio for the Texas Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX). This large-scale training prepares multi-state first responders for critical airborne rescues during natural disasters. HSART joined 52 other units from various agencies, utilizing nearly two dozen aircraft to execute close to 300 practice rescues during the intensive, all-day event. Ready to answer the call when disaster strikes? Join our team today at APDRecruiting.org.

We’re excited to announce officers Haworth, Warren, and Blaettler from the Baker 400s in Central West Austin as our Employees of the Week! We appreciate them taking the opportunity to make memorable connections and educate kids in our community about when to call 9-1-1. Great job! ------- Tenemos el placer de anunciar que los oficiales Haworth, Warren y Blaettler, del sector Baker 400s al centro-oeste de Austin, son nuestros «Empleados de la semana». Valoramos mucho que hayan aprovechado la oportunidad para conectar con la gente y enseñar a los niños de nuestra comunidad cuándo deben llamar al 9-1-1. ¡Buen trabajo!

APD is inviting businesses and organizations to become Safe Place certified! Safe Place locations provide temporary support for individuals experiencing hate crimes or bias incidents by offering a safe environment and helping contact 9-1-1 until officers arrive. ✔ Free 45-minute training ✔ We come to your location ✔ Decals provided upon certification ✔ Open to businesses, nonprofits, apartment offices, and community organizations Austin currently has more than 120 Safe Place certified locations — join the growing network helping make our community safer for everyone. Request your Safe Place training today: bit.ly/APDSafePlaceTr… ----- ¡La Policía de Austin invita a empresas y organizaciones a obtener la certificación Lugar Seguro! Los sitios «Lugar Seguro» ofrecen apoyo temporal a las personas que sufren delitos de odio o incidentes motivados por prejuicios, proporcionándoles un lugar seguro y ayudándoles a llamar al 9-1-1 hasta que lleguen los oficiales. ✔ Capacitación gratuita de 45 minutos ✔ Nosotros vamos a su establecimiento ✔ Se proporcionan calcomanías al obtener la certificación ✔ Disponible para empresas, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, oficinas de apartamentos y organizaciones comunitarias Austin cuenta actualmente con más de 120 lugares con certificación Lugar Seguro: únase a la red en expansión que ayuda a hacer que nuestra comunidad sea más segura para todos. Solicite hoy mismo su capacitación «Lugar Seguro»: bit.ly/CapacitacionPa…

We are aware of a potential illegal public street takeover in the Barton Springs area today, May 22, 2026. Austin Police (APD) will not tolerate reckless driving or illegal activity. Anyone participating in a street takeover will be subject to arrest, and their vehicle will be impounded. We urge community members to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Help us keep our streets safe. --------- Tenemos conocimiento de una posible toma ilegal de las calles públicas en el área de Barton Springs hoy, 22 de mayo de 2026. La Policía de Austin (APD) no tolerará conducir de forma peligrosa ni ninguna actividad ilegal. Cualquier persona que participe en la toma de las calles será detenida y su vehículo será incautado. Pedimos a los miembros de la comunidad que se mantengan alerta y reporten cualquier actividad sospechosa. Ayúdenos a mantener nuestras calles seguras.

2026 Memorial Day Weekend Personal Watercraft Ban on Lake Austin: austintexas.gov/police/news/20…

Driving while impaired can reduce your reaction speed significantly and endanger others on the road. Don't drink if you plan on driving home. Instead, plan a sober ride home or have a designated driver if you're going to drink. #ArriveAlive #EndTheStreakTX #DriveLikeATexan ......... Manejar bajo los efectos del alcohol puede reducir considerablemente su capacidad de reaccionar y poner en peligro a los demás en la carretera. No tome si va a manejar de regreso a casa. Mejor, planee un viaje sobrio a casa o tenga a un conductor designado en caso de que vaya a consumir alcohol. #LlegueSeguro

The 2nd Annual Austin Texas Memorial Bomb Suit Run is TOMORROW! Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Westlake High School (Chapparal Stadium) for a morning of comm unity, connection, and purpose. Featuring a Spec Ops Display and a community, non-competitive 2-miler, this event brings people together to honor, remember, and support those in our community. 💥 A limited number of experienced bomb tech participants will also be running laps in the Bomb Suit 💛 All proceeds will be Benefiting After the Long Walk 🎯 Registration: $50 (includes event entry + T-shirt) 👕 T-shirts available separately for $35 Scan the QR code on the image or register here: tinyurl.com/TXBOMBRUN Whether you run, walk, or just show up—your presence matters.

In recent years, our community has experienced several vehicle burglaries in which firearms were taken. We encourage gun owners to follow these safety tips to help reduce the risk of these incidents. If you witness a burglary in progress, please call 9-1-1. For incidents that have already occurred, contact 3-1-1 or submit a report online at iReportaustin.com. ---------- En los últimos años, nuestra comunidad ha sufrido varios robos en vehículos en los que se han robado armas de fuego. Recomendamos a los dueños de armas que sigan estos consejos de seguridad para ayudar a reducir el riesgo que estos incidentes ocurran. Si es testigo de un robo en curso, llame al 9-1-1. Si el incidente ya ha pasado, llame al 3-1-1 o haga un reporte en línea en iReportaustin.com.

Today, the APD Central District Representatives and the APD Office of Community Liaison teamed up to attend the “I CAN” Project” Role Model Fair at Gus Garcia Men's Leadership Academy. Students had the opportunity to learn more about being a police officer and take a look at some of the equipment officers use to do their job. We enjoyed the interaction and look forward to attending future events. ---------------- Hoy, los representantes del Distrito Central y la Oficina de Enlace Comunitario de APD participaron juntos en la Feria de Modelos a Seguir del proyecto «I CAN - Yo puedo», celebrada en la Academia de Liderazgo Gus García. Los alumnos tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer mejor la profesión policiaca y ver de cerca parte del equipamiento que utilizan los oficiales para realizar su trabajo. Fue una experiencia muy gratificante y esperamos poder participar en futuros eventos.

Heading out to meet colleagues for a happy hour? We all have that go-to bag - the one with our gym gear, work laptop, or daily essentials. Items like that are high on a burglar's wish list, and they only take a few seconds to grab. If you love it, take it with you or tuck it securely in the trunk before you arrive at your destination. Let’s keep those memories bright and your belongings right where they belong - with you! ........... ¿Va a reunirse con sus compañeros para tomar algo después del trabajo? Todos tenemos un bolso que usamos a diario: en él llevamos la ropa de gimnasio, la computadora portátil del trabajo o artículos de uso diario. Este tipo de objetos son muy atractivos para los ladrones, y solo les toma unos segundos robarlos. Por eso, si algo es importante para usted, mejor llévelo consigo o guárdelo bien en la cajuela antes de llegar a su destino. ¡Mantengamos esos recuerdos vivos y sus pertenencias justo donde deben estar: con usted!

Due to the recent act of violence that occurred in San Diego, Austin Police (APD) remains vigilant and continues to work closely with our state and federal partners, and our communities of faith. At this time, there are no known or credible threats to the City of Austin. Austin is a diverse and vibrant community, enriched by people of many cultures, faith, and backgrounds. As Eid al-Adha begins on May 27, 2026, APD will maintain a visible presence at local Mosque’s and at related events taking place throughout our city, out of an abundance of caution. We encourage our community to remain alert and to look out for one another. If you see something that looks or feels suspicious, say something. If you observe any suspicious behavior or become aware of a potential threat, it is imperative you report it by calling 9-1-1. APD remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a secure and inclusive Austin-where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. Our agency stands firmly against hatred and violence in all forms. The City of Austin’s "We All Belong" campaign highlights this commitment and reinforces our shared responsibility to protect one another. For more information on tools and resources to report hate crimes and related incidents, visit: austintexas.gov/againsthate.