AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER Please read and understand the following information. This dataset contains a record of incidents that the Austin Police Department responded to and wrote a report. Please note one incident may have several offenses associated with it, but this dataset only depicts the highest level offense of that incident. Data is from Reported On dates of January 1 through December 31, 2022. This dataset is updated weekly. Understanding the following conditions will allow you to get the most out of the data provided. Due to the methodological differences in data collection, different data sources may produce different results. This database is updated weekly, and a similar or same search done on different dates can produce different results. Comparisons should not be made between numbers generated with this database to any other official police reports. Data provided represents only calls for police service where a report was written. Totals in the database may vary considerably from official totals following investigation and final categorization. Therefore, the data should not be used for comparisons with Uniform Crime Report statistics. The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided. Pursuant to section 552.301 (c) of the Government Code, the City of Austin has designated certain addresses to receive requests for public information sent by electronic mail. For requests seeking public records held by the Austin Police Department, please submit by utilizing the following link: https://apd-austintx.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(0auyup1oiorznxkwim1a1vpj))/supporthome.aspx

DATASET DESCRIPTION This dataset contains offense incidents where any physical contact with a subject was made by an officer using the body or any object, device, or weapon, not including un-resisted escorting or handcuffing a subject. Any complaint by a subject that an officer caused pain or injury shall be treated as a use of force incident, except complaints of minor discomfort from un-resisted handcuffing. A response to resistance report is measured as a single subject officer interaction on a single case. A subject resistance may result in multiple types of force applied by an officer or multiple officers. Accordingly, the types of force used can be more than the total reports of response to resistance. GENERAL ORDERS RELATING TO THIS DATA It is the policy of this department that officers use only that amount of objectively reasonable force which appears necessary under the circumstances to successfully accomplish the legitimate law enforcement purpose in accordance with this policy. AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER 1. The data provided is for informational use only and may differ from official Austin Police Department crime data. The Austin Police Department’s databases are continuously updated, and changes can be made due to a variety of investigative factors including but not limited to offense reclassification and dates. Reports run at different times may produce different results. Care should be taken when comparing against other reports as different data collection methods and different systems of record may have been used. 4.The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided. City of Austin Open Data Terms of Use - https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/ranj-cccq APD Data Dictionary - https://data.austintexas.gov/Public-Safety/APD-Data-Dictionary/6w8q-suwv/about_data

This dataset reflects reported incidents of crime (with the exception of murders where data exists for each victim) that occurred in the City of Chicago from 2001 to present, minus the most recent seven days. Data is extracted from the Chicago Police Department's CLEAR (Citizen Law Enforcement Analysis and Reporting) system. In order to protect the privacy of crime victims, addresses are shown at the block level only and specific locations are not identified. Should you have questions about this dataset, you may contact the Research & Development Division of the Chicago Police Department at 312.745.6071 or RandD@chicagopolice.org. Disclaimer: These crimes may be based upon preliminary information supplied to the Police Department by the reporting parties that have not been verified. The preliminary crime classifications may be changed at a later date based upon additional investigation and there is always the possibility of mechanical or human error. Therefore, the Chicago Police Department does not guarantee (either expressed or implied) the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or correct sequencing of the information and the information should not be used for comparison purposes over time. The Chicago Police Department will not be responsible for any error or omission, or for the use of, or the results obtained from the use of this information. All data visualizations on maps should be considered approximate and attempts to derive specific addresses are strictly prohibited. The Chicago Police Department is not responsible for the content of any off-site pages that are referenced by or that reference this web page other than an official City of Chicago or Chicago Police Department web page. The user specifically acknowledges that the Chicago Police Department is not responsible for any defamatory, offensive, misleading, or illegal conduct of other users, links, or third parties and that the risk of injury from the foregoing rests entirely with the user. The unauthorized use of the words "Chicago Police Department," "Chicago Police," or any colorable imitation of these words or the unauthorized use of the Chicago Police Department logo is unlawful. This web page does not, in any way, authorize such use. Data is updated daily Tuesday through Sunday. The dataset contains more than 65,000 records/rows of data and cannot be viewed in full in Microsoft Excel. Therefore, when downloading the file, select CSV from the Export menu. Open the file in an ASCII text editor, such as Wordpad, to view and search. To access a list of Chicago Police Department - Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting (IUCR) codes, go to http://data.cityofchicago.org/Public-Safety/Chicago-Police-Department-Illinois-Uniform-Crime-R/c7ck-438e

This Racial Profiling dataset provides the raw data needed to identify trends in traffic stops. It is used to help identify potential improvements in department policy, tactics, and training. This data is used to produce the annual Racial Profiling report, posted on APD's website here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/racial-profiling-reports AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER 1. The data provided are for informational use only and may differ from official APD crime data. 2. APD’s crime database is continuously updated, so reports run at different times may produce different results. Care should be taken when comparing against other reports as different data collection methods and different data sources may have been used. 3. The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided.

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Understanding the following conditions will allow you to get the most out of the data provided. ??? Due to the methodological differences in data collection, different data sources may produce different results. ??? Our on-line database is continuously being updated. The data provided here represents a particular point in time. Searches may be accomplished using several geographic boundaries: Police area commands or districts, zip codes and census tracts. Additionally, a known case number may be entered. Updates to the police report database occur daily. Information is available from today???s date back 18 months. Due to several factors (once-a-day updates, offense reclassification, reported versus occurred dates, etc.) comparisons should not be made between numbers generated with this database to any other official police reports. Data provided represents only calls for police service where a report was written. Totals in the database may vary considerably from official totals following investigation and final categorization. Therefore, the data should not be used for comparisons with Uniform Crime Report statistics. The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided.

Analysis of ‘2017 APD Traffic Fatalities’ provided by Analyst-2 (analyst-2.ai), based on source dataset retrieved from https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/60dd905c-9eea-4abf-b408-34a998cc7c86 on 26 January 2022.

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A dataset of traffic fatalities in Austin in 2017. AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER 1. The data provided are for informational use only and may differ from official APD crime data. 2. APD’s crime database is continuously updated, so reports run at different times may produce different results. Care should be taken when comparing against other reports as different data collection methods and different data sources may have been used. 3. The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided. The Austin Police Department Fatality database contains only those crashes investigated by APD and is continuously being updated due to on-going investigations. The data provided here represents a snapshot of Traffic Fatality information at a specific point in time and may change. Due to the long processing times for toxicology testing, impairment and suspected impairment, statistics are based on the initial assessment of the Detectives and Medical Examiner.

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A dataset of traffic fatalities that occurred in Austin in 2013.

AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER 1. The data provided are for informational use only and may differ from official APD crime data. 2. APD’s crime database is continuously updated, so reports run at different times may produce different results. Care should be taken when comparing against other reports as different data collection methods and different data sources may have been used. 3. The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided. The Austin Police Department Fatality database contains only those crashes investigated by APD and is continuously being updated due to on-going investigations. The data provided here represents a snapshot of Traffic Fatality information at a specific point in time and may change. Due to the long processing times for toxicology testing, impairment and suspected impairment, statistics are based on the initial assessment of the Detectives and Medical Examiner.

DATSET DESCRIPTION: This dataset details the type of search conducted on a subject during a motor vehicle traffic stop, as well as the criteria used by the officer for conducting the search.

GENERAL ORDERS RELATING TO THIS DATA: Both the federal and state Constitutions provide every individual with the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. This order provides general guidelines for Austin Police Department personnel to consider when dealing with search and seizure issues.

AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER: 1. The data provided is for informational use only and may differ from official Austin Police Department data.

1. The Austin Police Department’s databases are continuously updated, and changes can be made due to a variety of investigative factors including but not limited to offense reclassification and dates.

2. Reports run at different times may produce different results. Care should be taken when comparing against other reports as different data collection methods and different systems of record may have been used.

4.The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided.

The Austin Police Department as of January 1, 2019, become a Uniform Crime Reporting -National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) reporting agency. Crime is reported by persons, property and society.

City of Austin Open Data Terms of Use - https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/ranj-cccq

Analysis of ‘2015 Racial Profiling Arrests’ provided by Analyst-2 (analyst-2.ai), based on source dataset retrieved from https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/9b1394c5-64b0-429e-b830-3f35ea65c856 on 28 January 2022.

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This Racial Profiling dataset provides the raw data needed to identify trends in traffic stops. It is used to help identify potential improvements in department policy, tactics, and training. This data is used to produce the annual Racial Profiling report, posted on APD's website here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/racial-profiling-reports AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DATA DISCLAIMER 1. The data provided are for informational use only and may differ from official APD crime data. 2. APD’s crime database is continuously updated, so reports run at different times may produce different results. Care should be taken when comparing against other reports as different data collection methods and different data sources may have been used. 3. The Austin Police Department does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided.

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