Where DPS is patrolling in Austin and why

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Stabbings and shootings have decreased in Austin since the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) upped patrols in Austin, according to the Austin Police Department (APD)."If there's a perception that there's more police in the area, you're going to be less likely to commit that crime," said Asst. Chief Jeff Greenwalt. "And conversely, if you haven't seen a cop in a while, and there's a perception there's not enough cops on the street - they're going to feel more emboldened and