DPS: Nearly 200 arrests made since patrols started in Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Nearly three weeks into the Texas Department of Public Safety's increased patrols in Austin, Austin Police said the initiative is helping with violent crime, but some community members have expressed concerns about the presence of troopers in certain neighborhoods. So far, DPS reports its made nearly 200 arrests. PREVIOUS: Texas DPS to send resources to help with Austin police staffingDPS started assisting the Austin Police Department last month after a request from Gov. Greg Ab