The Austin Police Association says there are over 280 unfilled positions, along with 150 that were cut.
"We are not able to recruit and hire enough people to offset the average of 15 officers who leave our department each month," APA president Thomas Villareal said in an emailed response.
The Greater Austin Crime Commission says the department should have 882 patrol officers. They only have 548. "It definitely concerns me. I think that this festival is definitely major, and we want to make sure we have all of our public security and safety officers in place, so everyone can have a safe and fun experience," Falcone said.
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