*Esta información está en español abajo.* The Reimagining Public Safety City-Community Task Force is hosting a community listening session to solicit feedback on ways to reimagine public safety + center those voices most directly harmed by policing or other public systems. Everyone who lives or works...
Is Austin really the most dangerous city in Texas? Did our murder rate actually increase in 2020? And what does any of that have to do with public safety? In the newest episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, we continue our series on policing by...
Join Bend the Arc: Jewish Action Austin for a conversation with City Council Member Alison Alter about the ongoing campaign in Austin to reimagine public safety. Last summer, like in so many other cities across the country, Austinites and community groups took to the streets in...
In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury continues our series on policing with a look back at the history of policing and police reforms in Austin, Texas. Guests include Chris Harris of Texas Appleseed, former Austin City Council Member Bill...
In August 2020, the Austin City Council unanimously voted to cut the police department budget by $150 million! The Austin Area Urban League has partnered with the City of Austin to provide a platform for the voices unheard. What does our community look like RE-imagined? We...
Reimagining Public Safety is the City of Austin’s multifaceted strategy to redefine public safety, improve safety outcomes, address racial and institutional inequities, and increase accountability and transparency in policing. Join the conversation about Reimagining Public Safety in Austin at an upcoming meeting/ public input session....
In this episode of The Austin Common Radio Hour, host Amy Stansbury kicks off a series about policing in Austin, explaining exactly what changes were made to APD's budget this past summer and sharing an update on what work has been done since. Guests include...
Reimagining Public Safety is the City of Austin’s multifaceted strategy to redefine public safety, improve safety outcomes, address racial and institutional inequities, and increase accountability and transparency in policing. Join the conversation about Reimagining Public Safety in Austin at an upcoming meeting/ public input session. Please...
Reimagining Public Safety is the City of Austin’s multifaceted strategy to redefine public safety, improve safety outcomes, address racial and institutional inequities, and increase accountability and transparency in policing. Join the conversation about Reimagining Public Safety in Austin at an upcoming meeting/ public input session. The...
Join us for a volunteer training where we will go over our strategy for the campaign, train you on our platforms, and get you plugged in to our upcoming events....