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July 4, 2025

What can unite the DA’s office and APD? ‘Trying to take bad people off the street.’

By: Greta Díaz González Vázquez

Travis County District Attorney’s office and the Austin Police Department have butted heads for years over which crimes get prosecuted. In a joint interview with KUT News, Police Chief Lisa Davis and DA José Garza said they’re prioritizing violent crimes — and pushing staff to better cooperate with each other. Andrew Weber reports.