DATASET DESCRIPTION:
Cadets in Training data is collected from the APD Training Academy. Data provided begins with the 143rd Cadet Class which started on February 18, 2020. Cadet classes included in the dataset are both full and modified classes. Modified classes are comprised of individuals who already hold a TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) Peace Officer license. The 150th Cadet Class was combined with the 151st cadet class, therefore the 150th class is not included in the dataset.

GENERAL ORDERS RELATING TO THIS DATA:
It is the order of the Department to administer a training program that will provide for the professional growth and continued development of its personnel. By doing so, the Department will ensure its personnel possess the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide a professional level of service that meets the needs of the community.

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

A dataset of crimes that occurred in the designated time period that are being investigated as hate crimes. In APD's opinion these cases have met the FBI's definition of a hate crime, as well as the State's and Federal Law's definition of a hate crime. The ultimate decision to prosecute lies with the appropriate County District Attorney.

AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER
1. The data provided are for informational use only and may differ from official APD crime data.
2. APD’s crime database is continuously updated, so 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 data sources may have been used.
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.
In APD's opinion these cases have met the FBI's definition as well as the State's definition and Federal hate crime law of a hate crime and are being investigated as such. The ultimate decision to prosecute lies with the appropriate County District Attorney.

The percentages of citations, warnings, field observations, and arrests that result from a motor vehicle stop involving individuals of a particular race/ethnicity compared to that specific race/ethnicity's percentage of the population in Austin

A dataset of APD citations issued from traffic stops in 2019. See 2019 Racial Profiling Guide for a description of fields.
AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER
1. The data provided are for informational use only and may differ from official APD crime data.
2. APD’s crime database is continuously updated, so 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 data sources may have been used.
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.