Austin Police Department asked residents to call the non-emergency 3-1-1 number if they become victims of robberies amid departmental struggles with understaffing and crime.
Austin, Texas business owner Larry Maddalena discusses what impact the city’s homeless is having on the economy and public safety.near an ATM, as the Texas department struggles an increase in urban crime and staffing shortages.
Austin Police Department posted a graphic urging residents to call 3-1-1 or make an online report if they're robbed in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. 3-1-1 is a number usually used for non-emergency requests, as opposed to 9-1-1. "Even if you are cautious & follow all the safety advice, you may still become the unfortunate victim of a robbery," Austin Police Department wrote on X."Do you know what your next steps should be?"
"Make a police report & provide as much information as possible so we can recover your property quickly and safely," the post added. The graphic included advice to mention the bank in the 3-1-1 report and include the date and time of the cash withdrawal. The new protocol comes as the Texas capital grapples with an increase in crime. Compared to 2020, Austin has had a 77% increase in auto thefts, an 18% increase in aggravated assaults and a 30% increase in murders.
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