AUSTIN, Texas– The Austin Police Department (APD) in Austin, Texas, struggles with recruiting sufficient applicants, as revealed by a city audit.
The audit, released on Monday, highlights the absence of an effective recruitment plan at the APD.
The audit indicates that the department’s current recruitment strategies do not effectively attract enough candidates to fill vacancies.
The audit recommends the APD develop a comprehensive recruitment strategy to address these challenges.
The report emphasizes the importance of targeted recruitment efforts to improve applicant numbers.
It also notes that the department faces increased competition from other law enforcement agencies.
City officials urge the APD to enhance its recruitment efforts to ensure adequate staffing.
Austin’s city officials are expected to review the audit and propose necessary changes.
The APD has not yet released a formal response to the audit’s findings.