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Activity Level Ramping Up

6/5/2015

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CLASP is involved in a variety of issues including neighborhood watch training, police budget needs and staffing model, and developing an education forum planned for later this year.

Neighborhood Watch: New neighborhood watch groups for single family homes and for apartment complexes are being developed and CLASP representatives will be providing instruction and training. In addition, CLASP representatives have recently made joint watch training presentations with APD. 

There is no charge for this training and any neighborhoods that would like information on setting up their groups are encouraged to contact CLASP for details.  

Budget: This is City of Austin budget season and public safety budget forecast presentations been made to the Council and the Public Safety Commission.  City Manager required that all departments submit forecasts with 5% reductions for 2016. 

Word is that the Austin Police Department could face a reduction in the District Rep Program and Highway Enforcement Unit.  Proposed budgets are due June 5.  The City Council is out during most of the month of July, with the first budget work session on July 30.  There will be two work sessions and two public hearings during August, and in September another work session and, in the second week of September, adoption of the budget and tax rate. 

Watch your email for information and updates on how you can participate as this process moves along!

Police Force Strength: The Greater Austin Crime Commission partnered with the University of Texas to produce an extensive analysis of police force strength models.  The report made a compelling recommendation for an effective method of determining staffing using patrol officers’ “uncommitted time” (time used for interacting with the public) rather than basing size of the force on population figures as currently used (2 officers per 1,000 people). 

The GACC plans to discuss force strength and APD funding in its contacts with the council members during the budget cycle.  

Forum: Planning is in process for a CLASP Education Forum to be held later this year in North Austin with potential topics to include details on the APD budget request, an explanation of police force strength using community engagement time, and the District Representative Program. 

Watch your email for date, place, and programs for this year’s Forum!
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CLASP Assists with Watch Training 

3/1/2015

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Representatives of CLASP participated in two Neighborhood Watch Training Classes which were provided recently.  In January, the Austin Police Department conducted Part 1 of Watch Training for the Avery Ranch Neighborhood and in February, the Travis County Sheriff’s Department conducted their Training Session for residents of The Reserve at Westcreek near Pflugerville.  In March, CLASP will be assisting APD with Watch Training for River Oaks Neighborhood.

Anyone who would like to have CLASP provide free Neighborhood Watch Training can get in touch with us atwww.claspatx.com.
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Nearly 100 !!!

3/1/2015

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Yes, that’s right – there were almost 100 applications for the session of the APD Citizen Police Academy which began this month!  And over 80 people were accepted into this session.  Just a short three years ago, one CPA class had 19 people in it!  The Austin Police Department committed to holding two classes per week in order to accommodate all of the people who wanted to come and learn about APD.  This will require double work by the officers who instruct the classes and by Officer Scanlon in preparing, coordinating, and managing this large group for 14 weeks.  We appreciate their dedication and service to the CPA Program.  The 82nd class started on February 10 and the 83rd class started on February 12.  Chief Acevedo spoke to attendees at both of the classes, with Chaplain Services as the topic of the presentation for the evening.
 
Officer Surei Scanlon, the CPA Coordinator, has continued to enhance the program, materials, and environment of the classes.  Participants now have free parking during their class time and classes have meals provided.  Generous donations come from a variety of restaurants and sponsors and are much appreciated by the participants.  For the 2015 class, APD provided the binders and is providing meals for about half of the class sessions.  This support for the CPA Program is vital to producing a high quality program for the people of Austin who attend the classes.
 
Anyone interested in attending the CPA class can get information atwww.austintexas.gov or at www.austincpaaa.org. Graduates of the Citizen Police Academy who are members of the Austin CPA Alumni Association are also eligible to participate in a number of volunteer opportunities within APD which are only available to CPA graduates.
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March 2nd - APD Region III South Central / Central East District Representatives Commander's Forum

2/28/2015

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On Monday, March 2, 2015, at 6:30pm, the Austin Police Department's Region III South Central / Central East District Representatives invite you to attend our monthly Commander's Forum to sharae significant events, crime stats and updates.

The forum will be held at the Austin Police Department East Substation and Forensics Center, 812 Springdale Rd., Austin TX 78702.  A question and answer sessions with the District Representatives and Command Staff will follow. For additional information, please contact Region III District Representatives at 512.974.5902 or 512.974.816. Thank you for your support.
 
CONTACT
Gwen McLennan
gwen.mclennan@austintexas.gov
512.974.8106
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Region II Commander's Forum, Feb 3rd, 6:30pm

1/30/2015

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The Northeast Commander's Forum will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Settlement Home, located at 1607 Colony Creek. The forum will give information about what the police are doing in Northeast Austin to include but not limited to, police stats, upcoming programs, and initiatives. The special guest speaker will be Sgt. Sam Shurley of the Austin Police Department Metro Tactical Unit. We encourage you to come and bring a friend!


www.austintexas.gov/department/commanders-forums
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APD Region III - Commander's Forum is Feb 2nd

1/30/2015

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On Monday, February 2, 2015, the Austin Police Department's Region III South Central / Central East District Representatives invite you to attend our Commander's Forum to share significant events, crime stats, initiatives and updates.

The forum will be held at the Austin Police Department Central East Substation and Forensics Center, 812 Springdale Rd., Austin, TX 78702. A question and answer session with the District Representatives and Command Staff will follow. For additional information, please contact Region III District Representatives at512-974-8106 or 512-974-5902. Thank you for your support.

more info: www.austintexas.gov/department/commanders-forums
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Special Meeting - January 22nd!

1/19/2015

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The new Austin Mayor and City Council would like you involved earlier and more often in their decisions. What do you think of their proposal? (Check it out at www.austintexas.gov/myatxgov)

Residents are invited to share feedback during a special-called City Council meeting Jan. 22. Austinites can participate in person or virtually.

Special-called City Council Meeting/Town Hall 

Thursday, January 22, 2015 
Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St., Austin 
5:30 p.m. Public comments begin at 6:00 p.m. 

Watch on ATXN, online or listen as KAZI 88.7 radio will air the meeting live. 
Get the details to comment by phone and participate from home.

The City Council is scheduled to vote on this proposal at their Jan. 29 meeting. Comments will be collected through Jan. 26, 2015. Read the proposal and get more details atwww.austintexas.gov/myatxgov.

Download the town hall flyer (English/Español) here: 

www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Communications/Community_Engagement/Flyer_AustinCityCouncilTownHall-PublicEngagementandCommittees.pdf

 
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CLASP Updates!

11/14/2014

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November 2014
 
Greetings to our neighborhood watch and public safety advocate friends!  This message brings you new information on CLASP activity, updates on this year’s past events, and links to many great resources for your use.  As you are aware, the City Council approved the Austin Police Department’s 2015 budget request for new officers, but the staffing levels will still be lower than needed even after these officers are on the force – in two years.  Now that our new 10-1 city council format is in the process of becoming a reality, please plan to become/remain involved and make your voice heard.
 
We are planning to hold another informational forum in 2015 and would like to have your thoughts on topics and speakers you would like, what problems you have in your neighborhood, and suggestions for how we can work together to increase safety awareness and decrease crime.  Please contact us with your input.

1.  Successful Forum on Reducing Neighborhood Property Crime Held July 26 – individuals and neighborhood groups from all around Austin attending the CLASP forum learned about the 2015 budgets for the Austin Police Department, new ways to connect and communicate among neighbors, specific methods to track criminal activity, and effective easy ways to increase home security.  We appreciate the support provided by the Greater Austin Crime Commission in providing food and drinks for the Forum. Additional information was provided to attendees by the exhibitors which included: Austin Police Department CPA, Austin Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, Community Advocates for a Safer Austin, krimelabb.com, as well as the materials on the CLASP exhibit table.  Watch for the announcement of our next informational forum to be held in 2015.

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Travis County Burglary Prevention Tips!

11/14/2014

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Home Burglary Prevention Tips


Burglaries cost residents over 1.3 million per year in loss of property alone. Often burglaries are committed by individuals who take advantage of easy targets. Don't make it easy for them.

Click read more for tips!

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Job Openings @ the Strauss Institute!

11/7/2014

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Public Affairs Specialist
Part-time position supporting communications projects for 
the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life.

 
Web Designer/Developer 
Full-time position supporting the Engaging News Project.
 
Student Technician
Part-time UT-Austin undergraduate or graduate student position supporting our public engagement trainings, educational outreach programs, and events.


www.annettestrauss.org
 
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