Austin Police Department

The demonstration is part of a nationwide protest against the conservative plan to enact sweeping change within the federal government.

The City of Austin is adding more police patrols and security cameras in parking lots of greenbelts and public parks. But people can take extra steps to keep their cars and belongings safe.

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis reiterated APD doesn't have a role in enforcing federal civil immigration laws, while advocates have started trainings to educate families on what to do if they're approached by ICE agents.

Republican Rep. Briscoe Cain said he filed the legislation because he's concerned about violent crime and the city's ability to govern the state capital effectively. City officials dispute the narrative that Austin is unsafe.

Taylor's sentence disqualifies him from serving as a police officer in Texas. Now, the city's police union is calling on officers to stop responding to mental health-related calls.

Taylor was convicted in October of deadly conduct for killing Mauris DeSilva. It was the first conviction of an on-duty officer in the department's modern history. He has appealed.

Raj Moonesinghe's family says police used excessive force when an officer shot him outside his home while responding to a burglary call.

Equity Action said the contract didn't fully incorporate new city rules on police oversight.

Shane James allegedly killed his parents in San Antonio, then went on a shooting spree in Austin that left four dead. He was involuntarily committed to a state facility.

The new nearly 400,000-square-foot building will house the city's three public safety agencies — Austin Fire, Austin Police and Austin-Travis County EMS. The building sits south of Zilker Park.