Austin, Texas PD overwhelmed with spike in crime ask victims of robbery to call 311

Important Takeaways:

  • Austin police ask robbery victims to call 311 amid staffing shortage, crime crisis
  • The Austin Police Department posted a graphic in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, to urge residents to call 311 or make an online report if they’re robbed – 311 is a number usually used for non-emergency requests, as opposed to 911.
  • “Even if you are cautious & follow all the safety advice, you may still become the unfortunate victim of a robbery,” the Austin Police Department wrote on X. “Do you know what your next steps should be?”
  • “Make a police report & provide as much information as possible so we can recover your property quickly and safely,” the post added. The graphic included advice to mention the bank in the 311 report and include the date and time of the cash withdrawal.
  • The new protocol comes as the Texas capital grapples with an increase in crime. Compared to 2020, Austin has had a 77% increase in auto thefts, an 18% increase in aggravated assaults and a 30% increase in murders.

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Schools affected by supply chain and staffing shortages are finding it difficult to juggle the work load

Rev 6:6 NAS And I heard something like a voice in the center of the four living creatures saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not damage the oil and the wine.”

Important Takeaways:

  • Food, Supply Chain Issues and Staffing Shortages Leave VA Schools Scrambling to Feed Students
  • It’s been almost a year since President Biden signed an executive order to fix America’s supply chain backups. Still, ripple effects and shortages have left school districts scrambling to feed students without compromising nutrition. While students are still eating thanks to diligent work behind the scenes, it remains a problem that could continue into the upcoming school year.
  • Shortages created by supply chain backups are the most recent headache. Some schools have been juggling the workload with fewer people.
  • “We are down about, almost 60 school nutrition staff who work in our kitchen,” said Larry Wade, director of School Nutrition Services for Chesapeake Public Schools. “We’re finding it hard to get people to come work for us.”

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