DATASET DESCRIPTION:
This data includes a list of sworn officers who have retired or separated from the Austin Police department, along with their retirement or separation date.

AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER
1. The data provided is for informational use only and may differ from official Austin Police Department data.

2. The Austin Police Department’s databases are continuously updated, and changes can be made due to a variety of investigative factors including but not limited to offense reclassification and dates.

3.The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided.

City of Austin Open Data Terms of Use - https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/ranj-cccq

AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER
Please read and understand the following information.

This dataset contains a record of incidents that the Austin Police Department responded to and wrote a report. Please note one incident may have several offenses associated with it, but this dataset only depicts the highest level offense of that incident. Data is from Reported On date from January 1-December 31 2016. This dataset is updated weekly. Understanding the following conditions will allow you to get the most out of the data provided. Due to the methodological differences in data collection, different data sources may produce different results. This database is updated weekly, and a similar or same search done on different dates can produce different results. Comparisons should not be made between numbers generated with this database to any other official police reports. Data provided represents only calls for police service where a report was written. Totals in the database may vary considerably from official totals following investigation and final categorization. Therefore, the data should not be used for comparisons with Uniform Crime Report statistics. The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided. Pursuant to section 552.301 (c) of the Government Code, the City of Austin has designated certain addresses to receive requests for public information sent by electronic mail. For requests seeking public records held by the Austin Police Department, please submit by utilizing the following link:
https://apd-austintx.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(0auyup1oiorznxkwim1a1vpj))/supporthome.aspx

DATASET DESCRIPTION
This dataset contains offense incidents where any physical contact with a subject was made by an officer using the body or any object, device, or weapon, not including un-resisted escorting or handcuffing a subject. Any complaint by a subject that an officer caused pain or injury shall be treated as a use of force incident, except complaints of minor discomfort from un-resisted handcuffing.

A response to resistance report is measured as a single subject officer interaction on a single case. A subject resistance may result in multiple types of force applied by an officer or multiple officers. Accordingly, the types of force used can be more than the total reports of response to resistance.

GENERAL ORDERS RELATING TO THIS DATA
It is the policy of this department that officers use only that amount of objectively reasonable force which appears necessary under the circumstances to successfully accomplish the legitimate law enforcement purpose in accordance with this policy.

AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER
1. The data provided is for informational use only and may differ from official Austin Police Department crime data.

2. The Austin Police Department’s databases are continuously updated, and changes can be made due to a variety of investigative factors including but not limited to offense reclassification and dates.

3. Reports run at different times may produce different results. Care should be taken when comparing against other reports as different data collection methods and different systems of record may have been used.

4.The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided.

City of Austin Open Data Terms of Use - https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/ranj-cccq

APD Data Dictionary - https://data.austintexas.gov/Public-Safety/APD-Data-Dictionary/6w8q-suwv/about_data

DATASET DESCRIPTION
Dataset provides the commendation number, the date the commendation was filed, and the completed status of the commendation.

GENERAL ORDERS RELATING TO AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS
Austin Police Department General Order 922 states, "Any employee, group of employees, or individual outside of the Department may initiate the creation of a personal commendation to honor an employee or group of employees for exceptional performance."

AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER
1. The data provided is for informational use only and may differ from official Austin Police Department crime data.

2. The Austin Police Department’s databases are continuously updated, and changes can be made due to a variety of investigative factors including but not limited to offense reclassification and dates.

3.The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided.

City of Austin Open Data Terms of Use - https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/ranj-cccq

Location information for Austin Police stations

AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER
Please read and understand the following information.

This dataset contains a record of incidents that the Austin Police Department responded to and wrote a report. Please note one incident may have several offenses associated with it, but this dataset only depicts the highest level offense of that incident. Data is from Reported Date January 1-December 31, 2017. This dataset is updated weekly. Understanding the following conditions will allow you to get the most out of the data provided. Due to the methodological differences in data collection, different data sources may produce different results. This database is updated weekly, and a similar or same search done on different dates can produce different results. Comparisons should not be made between numbers generated with this database to any other official police reports. Data provided represents only calls for police service where a report was written. Totals in the database may vary considerably from official totals following investigation and final categorization. Therefore, the data should not be used for comparisons with Uniform Crime Report statistics. The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided. Pursuant to section 552.301 (c) of the Government Code, the City of Austin has designated certain addresses to receive requests for public information sent by electronic mail. For requests seeking public records held by the Austin Police Department, please submit by utilizing the following link:
https://apd-austintx.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(0auyup1oiorznxkwim1a1vpj))/supporthome.aspx

DATASET DESCRIPTION
This dataset includes the total number of complaints filed with the APD Internal Affairs Unit, categorized by final resolution.

GENERAL ORDERS RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS
This document establishes the required process for the administrative investigation of alleged employee misconduct by Internal Affairs and the employee's chain-of-command. It also outlines the imposition of fair and equitable disciplinary action when misconduct is identified. Investigations conducted by APD Human Resources are governed by City Personnel Policies.

This document does not supersede any rights or privileges afforded civilian employees through City Personnel Policies or sworn employees through the Meet and Confer Agreement, nor does it alter or supersede the powers vested in the Civilian Oversight Process of the Austin Police Department (APD) through that Agreement. In addition, nothing in this document limits or restricts the powers vested in the Chief of Police as the final decision maker in all disciplinary matters.

AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER
1. The data provided is for informational use only and may differ from official Austin Police Department data.

2. The Austin Police Department’s databases are continuously updated, and changes can be made due to a variety of investigative factors including but not limited to offense reclassification and dates.

3. Reports run at different times may produce different results. Care should be taken when comparing against other reports as different data collection methods and different systems of record may have been used.

4.The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided.

City of Austin Open Data Terms of Use - https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/ranj-cccq

he Austin Police Department has launched the Community Connect website, hosted on the City of Austin Open Data Portal. This platform serves as a centralized hub for information on various sectors of the Austin Police Department, providing community members and analysts with timely, reliable, and well-documented data on policing activities.

he Austin Police Department has launched the Community Connect website, hosted on the City of Austin Open Data Portal. This platform serves as a centralized hub for information on various sectors of the Austin Police Department, providing community members and analysts with timely, reliable, and well-documented data on policing activities.

DATSET DESCRIPTION:
This dataset details the type of search conducted on a subject during a motor vehicle traffic stop, as well as the criteria used by the officer for conducting the search.

GENERAL ORDERS RELATING TO THIS DATA:
Both the federal and state Constitutions provide every individual with the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. This order provides general guidelines for Austin Police Department personnel to consider when dealing with search and seizure issues.

AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER:
1. The data provided is for informational use only and may differ from official Austin Police Department data.

2. The Austin Police Department’s databases are continuously updated, and changes can be made due to a variety of investigative factors including but not limited to offense reclassification and dates.

3. Reports run at different times may produce different results. Care should be taken when comparing against other reports as different data collection methods and different systems of record may have been used.

4.The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided.

The Austin Police Department as of January 1, 2019, become a Uniform Crime Reporting -National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) reporting agency. Crime is reported by persons, property and society.

City of Austin Open Data Terms of Use - https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/ranj-cccq