Austin Police Divisions
The Gang Suppression Unit (GSU) was formed to address youth gang activity in and around the Austin area and investigate crimes involving gang members.
The Austin Police Department Homicide Unit is tasked with the investigation of all homicides, accidental deaths (non-traffic related), suicides, and deaths of a suspicious or undetermined nature inside the jurisdiction of the City of Austin.
The Human Trafficking Unit enforces organized gambling, organized prostitution, and smuggling state laws and city ordinances. The unit also investigates cases related to the trafficking of persons for sexual or labor exploitation. The unit is a membe
The Impaired Driving Investigations (IDI) Unit investigates Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) cases in the City of Austin and enforces DWI laws to send an educational message to motorists who drink and drive.
The mission of Internal Affairs is to review officer involved critical incidents and investigate complaints received on sworn and non-sworn employees of the Austin Police Department.
The Austin Police Department Canine Unit.
The Austin Police Department Lake Patrol Unit patrols the three public lakes in the City of Austin; Walter E. Long, Lady Bird, and Lake Austin.
The Missing Person Unit is responsible for investigating reports of missing persons and unidentified located persons in accordance with Texas Code of Criminal Procedures Chapter 63.
The Austin Police Department has temporarily suspended their full time Motor Unit.