APD to keep majority of overtime staffing despite SXSW cancelation

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department says that despite SXSW being canceled, they plan to keep a majority of overtime staffing.

APD says they are aware of several unofficial SXSW events happening and that Austin will still see an influx of visitors despite the cancelation of the annual event due to concerns about the coronavirus. APD says, for this reason, they will keep a majority of the overtime staffing they planned for SXSW and security will not be decreased in the area.

APD says minor changes have been made due to previously planned road closures that are no longer needed.

APD is also reminding the community of the Austin PD app, available on iPhone and Android, which gives users direct access to APD services such as station locations, crime prevention information, news updates and the ability to file certain police reports directly from the app. Users can also send anonymous tips to police, use their GPS location, and text photos and have a secure two-way chat with officers.

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