The Austin Police Department is committed to rewarding officers and employees for commendable actions and service. Anyone who feels that an employee has performed his or her duties in a particularly courteous, helpful or competent manner may commend the employee by:

Writing a letter directed to the employee, the employee's supervisor, or the Chief of Police at:

Austin Police Department 715 E. 8th Street Austin, Texas 78701

Phoning the commendation to:(512) 974-5017

E-mailing  the Austin Police Department

Be sure to obtain the employee's name, employee number, and the area command he or she is assigned to, if possible. Commendations become a part of the employee's personnel file.