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Here's a quick thread on the absolutely dire public safety situation in Austin ...
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Austin has never been more dangerous than it is today. I've lived here since 1984 (except 8 years in DC after college).
It is true that major cities have been dealing with a violent crime surge since 2018/2019, but in Austin it has accelerated. Why?
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It is true that major cities have been dealing with a violent crime surge since 2018/2019, but in Austin it has accelerated. Why?
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It's simple: We have the same # of police officers in May 2021 that we had in 2008 (when Austin was 45% as large as it is today).
How is this possible?
With an 11-0 vote, the Austin City Council voted to defund the police (up to $150M) in Sept. 2020.
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How is this possible?
With an 11-0 vote, the Austin City Council voted to defund the police (up to $150M) in Sept. 2020.
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