'We're making progress on it': APD Chief gives update on improvements in handling sexual assault cases

AUSTIN (KXAN) - It's been five months since a report came out that detailed improvements the Austin Police Department needed to make with how it handles sexual assault cases.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Progress made but APD needs improvement in handling sex assault cases, report statesThe Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) report was 182 pages evaluating APD's handling of sexual assaults reported to the department from 2012 to 2020.
It found a variety of issues like interviews with victims, suspects