Austin Police Department

Austin Police Department
Patch of Austin Police Department
Patch of Austin Police Department
Badge of Austin Police Department
Badge of Austin Police Department
AbbreviationAPD
Agency overview
Employees2,422 (2020)
Annual budget$876 million (2020)[1]
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionAustin, Texas, USA
Map of Austin Police Department's jurisdiction
Size296.2 square miles (767 km2)
Population964,243 (2018)
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Officers1,600[2]
Civilian employees675[3]
Agency executive
Facilities
Patrol vehiclesFord Explorer, Ford Taurus, Chevrolet Tahoe
Website
Austin Police

Austin Police Department (APD) is the principal law enforcement agency serving Austin, Texas. As of fiscal year 2022, the agency had an annual budget of $443.1 million[5] and employed around 2,484 personnel, including approximately 1,809 officers.[6] The department also employs 24 K-9 police dogs and 16 horses.[6] As of 2023, Robin Henderson is the current interim chief of police.

  1. ^ Sullivan, Carl; Baranauckas, Carla (June 26, 2020). "Here's how much money goes to police departments in largest cities across the U.S." USA Today. Archived from the original on July 14, 2020.
  2. ^ "APD Administration". Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "Austin FY22 Approved Budget" (PDF). Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  4. ^ https://www.austintexas.gov/page/apd-administration
  5. ^ "Police Department Budget | AustinTexas.gov". austintexas.gov. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Austin FY22 Approved Budget" (PDF). Retrieved January 28, 2022.