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Law Enforcement faces challenges today that have never before been seen. The attacks on officers by those who have no respect for the rule-of-law, the blatant destruction of property, and the targeting of police officers simply because of the uniform they wear is becoming common place - and some elected officials are allowing it. In today’s climate, now more than ever, we need your support so we can educate elected officials and the public. We are asking you to become part of our mission to advocate for common sense policy that promotes public safety for everyone and protects the men and women who proudly wear the uniform and serve their community.

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Mission Statement

The Austin Police Association PAC empowers our officers to help shape the political environment in order to advance public safety in Austin and to maintain the finest police department in the nation.

We are the political arm of the Austin Police Association, advocating on behalf of officer’s at City Hall and in the Texas Capitol. Our elected officials in the City of Austin have the ability to affect the lives of each and every officer of the Austin Police Department with the actions they take. It is our responsibility to inform policy makers on matters important to officers and public safety issues. We also monitor elections, endorse candidates we believe best represent our members, and provide accountability to those elected officials who stray from commitments during campaigns.

***The Austin Police Association Political Action Committee (APA PAC) does not use any funds from the Austin Police Association general fund or membership dues in order to pay for political activities. We rely solely on donations to fund our organization and have no annual dues.***

The Board

In order to best represent our membership, the Board of Directors reflects the diversity of the department. Each board member volunteers their time in order to accomplish the mission of the PAC.

Cpl. Christopher Irwin - Chair

Ofc. Jessica Garner – Vice Chair

Lt. Jeff Olsen

Sgt. Issa Kefena

Det. William Costello

Cpl. Daniel Yurco

Ofc. Justin Wright

Ofc. Andrew Feibig

Phone
(512)474-6993

Location
5817 Wilcab Road
Austin, Texas

Austin City Council

As officer’s for the City of Austin, the City Council members have the greatest control and influence of our working conditions as well as determining what level of priority public safety plays as part of the cities agenda.

Information resources - Click on text link for more details

Current City Council & Mayor

City Council & Mayor

Austin City Council District Map

Austin City Council Meeting Information

Austin City Council Message Board

Austin American Statesman’s Austin City Council VoteTracker

County ELECTIONS

The Austin City Limits extend into three different counties - Travis, Hays, and Williamson Counties. Of these three the vast majority of Austin falls within Travis County. For that reason, the Sheriff, County Judge, and County Commissioners all have an impact on how the Austin Police Department function. In particular the Sheriff, who oversees the jail that Austin officers interact with daily, has the greatest impact.

County Election Information Links

Travis County Clerk

Williamson County Clerk

Hays County Clerk

TEXAS LEGISLATURE

Austin is the Capitol City for Texas and the epicenter for Texas Politics. The legislature not only has influence over Civil Service Law but also law that governs police retirement systems. Austin is represented by several State Representatives as well as State Senators.

Texas Legislature Online