https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/apd-chief-joseph-chacon-on-dps-halting-partnership-unfortunate-but-understandable/

"This impacts operations, including slower response time to emergency calls," Chacon said about the temporary split in an email. "APD officers are working hard to provide the highest level of service possible, and we ask for the community's understanding and patience as APD works to build back its ranks."

Since the program began, there have been "significant decreases in violent crime, response times, and calls for service," according to APD. The department used a data-driven approach to identify crime "hot spots" as well as high-travel roads most common for crashes and deployed troopers to those locations.

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Imagine that. More police equals less violent crime and response times. Who knew?