Austin Police Divisions

The Austin Police Department Air Support Unit assists APD officers on the ground in patrol and support missions during the day and night. Additionally, a crew is on call and available to respond to incidents on a 24-hour basis.

The Austin Police Department’s Animal Cruelty Unit has both an enforcement and investigative branch.

The APD 911 Emergency Communications Division is the first point of contact when a community member calls 9-1-1 in an emergency. In collaboration with Police, Fire, EMS, and Mental Health Services, they deliver public safety resources to our communit

The District Representative Program serves as a liaison between neighborhood communities and the police department’s regional commands.

The Austin Police Department Sex Crimes Unit was created to investigate felony sexual assaults in Austin, Texas (sexual crimes committed against victims 17 years of age or older). The unit also investigates other crimes such as indecent assault, publ

The APD Special Events Unit assists with the planning and execution of closure permits for events within the city limits, as defined by City of Austin Ordinance 14-8.

The Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) serves the public by providing a centralized, comprehensive, multi-agency criminal information and intelligence network that works to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency of the public safety

For information related to your auto theft case, or for general questions, please email the Auto Theft Unit. Due to the high number of phone calls, emails can be fielded more quickly and efficiently.

The APD Burglary Unit investigates crimes against property and is specifically tasked with investigating residential and non-residential/commercial burglaries, inside the City of Austin.