Austin police shortage at 'crisis' level, 911 callers forced to wait
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With fewer officers on the streets and no major recruitment plans in the works, law enforcement experts say it’s having a major ripple effect through one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities.
"I call it a crisis because it is a crisis," interim Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon said. Chacon was referring to unprecedented staffing shortages inside his agency, including top administration leaders, as a result of the partial defunding. Chacon himself is currently vying with six other candidates in the ongoing national search for the department’s top spot, which is to be filled in August.More Related News