Run the Data

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Run the Data uses open financial data to provide insight into the way the City of Austin Police Department spends its money.

You can view detailed information about the data in this project's Github Repository.

I'm unhappy with the state of policing in Austin. What can I do?

Attend an Austin DSA meeting
Vote and volunteer for Jose Garza
Support and follow the Austin Justice Coalition
Support and follow Just Liberty
Tell Mayor and City Council that they should defund the Austin Police Department

* This project is not affiliated with any of these organizations

I'd like to learn more about the City of Austin's budget.

Glad to hear that. A good place to start is the City's Open Budget website.

Are there any problems with this data?

Yes, many! As you peruse the site, you'll notice that expenditures are often generic and vague. What the hell are "POLICE SUPPLIES?" Unfortunately, these obscurities reflect the City of Austin's inconsistent procedures when accounting for its expenditures.

I'd like to make a suggestion.

Yes, please. DM me on Twitter or open a new issue.

Acknowledgements

Favicon and banner icons courtesy from Yu Luck, MRK, and Gajah Mada Studio via the noun project.