Austin PD - Essential Calls for Service |
Introduction
On behalf of the Austin Police Department, BerryDunn (a national consulting firm) is conducting an evaluation of the traditional police calls for service (CFS) model in use. It is possible, and perhaps likely, that certain CFS might be better addressed through non-traditional methods. As part of this process, BerryDunn has worked collaboratively with the Police Department to analyze the full range of CFS types the police department currently responds to, for the purpose of assessing their potential to be diverted to other resources, both internally and externally. The APD will use the feedback from this survey to help inform future CFS response discussions.
The overall CFS evaluation process involves internal discussions with police staff and City officials, external conversations with service providers, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders, and direct feedback from the community. This survey has been designed to collect critical information, and it is an important part of the CFS evaluation process. Accordingly, the Austin Police Department and BerryDunn thank you in advance for taking the time to complete it, and for helping shape the future of public safety for the City of Austin.