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Austin Crime Report Special Edition: Inside the APD Homicide Unit

Austin Crime Report Special Edition: Inside the APD Homicide Unit

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In this episode:

  • 📈 Are homicides connected? What the data shows

  • 🔍 What makes Austin’s clearance rate one of the highest in the country

  • 🧠 Tools of the trade: license plate readers, surveillance, and community tips

  • 🤐 Why initial info at crime scenes is limited—and how that protects cases

  • 🔎 Wanted Wednesday: This week’s featured suspect

  • 👏 Employee of the Week: Shoutout to Mirtha Castaneda-Longoria for her amazing behind-the-scenes work in HR


APD’s Homicide Unit consistently clears over 90% of its cases—nearly double the national average. Find out what makes the team so effective, and how you can help keep Austin safe.


📞 Got a tip? Call Austin Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-TIPS

💙 Support our officers: https://apbfoundation.org


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