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APD Alerts

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Photo Credit: A. Eaton

APD's Northwest District Representative paid a visit to LONA's National Night Out party, October 7, 2008.

Citizen Involvement

APD Contact

Question, concerns, or ideas for the APD may also be directed to: 

Michelle Menchaca

NWDR Admin Assistant

Austin Police Department

PH #: 512-974-5743

FAX: 512-974-1280
Michelle.Menchaca@ci.austin.tx.us

Alerts and Notices

Commander's Forums

Commander's Forums are held every few months to give the public (that's us!) an opportunity to interact with and ask questions of our local police.

Upcoming Commander’s Forums 

Tuesday, May 11th 6pm

Northwest Fellowship Church

13427 Pond Springs Rd

Tuesday, September 28th 6pm

Spicewood Springs Library

8637 Spicewood Springs

Northwest Patrol Circulars from past forums are linked at the bottom of this page. 

APD Alerts

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Check out the Flyer for the APD Alert Network

Alert: Austin Ordinance Regarding Using Cell Phones While Driving

Here is a summary from APD regarding the "strive to just drive" initiative. In short, you can talk, but you can't text.

Alert: Police warn residents of apartment burglaries in Northwest Austin

By Isadora Vail | Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 11:37 AM

Austin police are warning residents in Northwest Austin to take extra precaution in locking doors and windows because of a large increase in apartment burglaries.

Senior police officer Tanya Normand said there has been a 56 percent increase in apartment burglaries this year in the area, with 116 apartment burglaries since January. The area has seen an 80 percent increase in all burglaries — including cars, homes and businesses — this year, police said.

Normand said the burglars enter through unlocked doors or windows, or pry them open. She said the burglars are taking things that are easily carried out, such as flat-screen televisions, electronics, jewelry and cash.

Police said apartment residents should make sure all doors and windows are locked at all times. Normand said alarm systems or extra locks could deter the burglars. She recommended that windows remain closed so people can not see belongings in the apartment.

Normand said hotspots for apartment burglaries have been near Jollyville Road, Duval Road and FM 620. She said any witnesses to a burglary should call 911.

Get the latest crime reports in your neighborhood with the Statesman's Crime Tracker.

Source: Austin American-Statesman http://tinyurl.com/mkag6v

Notice from the Austin Police Department (April 29, 2009)

With the economic downturn there has been a noticeable increase in burglary of residences, businesses, retailers and vehicles in Austin. As the weather warms the Austin Police Department asks Austin residents to be more contentious about securing their home and possessions. Residents are encouraged to secure their garage doors even when outside working in the yard. Preventive measures include displaying empty cash register drawers; sufficient outdoor lighting; installing alarm systems and surveillance cameras; remove obstacles that would obscure windows and doors around residences and businesses; and remove valuables from vehicles.  The Austin Police Department appreciates the citizens of Austin being proactive rather than reactive. If a citizen falls victim to a burglar please be prepared to provide the 311 operator with the following information:

311 Operator Questions

¨       Can you tell how entry was made?

¨       What items were taken?  Include serial number, model number or any other significant identifier?

¨       The operator will ask you if you would like an ID Call/PC Tech to come to your home for fingerprints and evidence.

¨       Did you notice any suspicious activities in the area leading up to the event or are the suspects known?

¨       Did your neighbors see or hear anything?

In addition, please remember not to move or touch anything as that will alter the crime scene while you are making the report and waiting for the ID Call/PC Tech to arrive.

Here, courtesy of APD, are tips for "How to Prevent Burglaries to Homes and Apartments."


Northwest Patrol Circulars from Commander's Forums

2010

February

2009

October

  1. Page 1: New Traffic Laws
  2. Page 2: Northwest Crime Trends (maps)
  3. Page 3: What's Happening in Our Area (Adam 3)
  4. Page 4: Unit Contacts / Citizen Observer
August
May
Northwest Patrol Circular Page 1
Northwest Patrol Circular Pages 2 and 3
Northwest Patrol Circular Page 4
March
Here are the slides and synopsis of the last Commander's Forum for anybody who missed it.
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