AUSTIN, Texas — The ongoing police shortage has been a nationwide problem for several years now.
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis was sworn into office in 2024. Her primary goal has been to get more boots on the ground. She said it’s still a challenge, and vacancies have tripled compared to pre-2020 levels.
The City of Austin is down nearly 340 officers, but the good news is that 2024 to 2025 data shows more officers are being hired than leaving, the first positive net gain…