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APD Immigration Status Inquiries

Published by data.austintexas.gov | City of Austin | Metadata Last Checked: January 29, 2026 | Last Modified: 2026-01-16
DATASET DESCRIPTION: This dataset includes documented incidents in which APD inquired into a subject’s immigration status, in accordance with City of Austin Resolution 20180614-074. This dataset is updated monthly on the 4th. If the 4th falls on a weekend, the update occurs on the next business day. Austin Police also post quarterly reports that can be located here: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/council-resolution-reporting-requirements-20180614-73-74 ____________________________________________________________ GENERAL ORDERS RELATING TO THIS DATA: Officers who have lawfully detained a person to conduct a criminal investigation into an alleged criminal offense, or who have arrested a person for a criminal offense, may make an inquiry into the person’s immigration status. Before officers inquire into immigration status, they must instruct the detainee or arrestee that the detainee or arrestee is not compelled to respond to the inquiry and that the detainee or arrestee will not be subjected to additional law enforcement action because of their refusal to respond. ____________________________________________________________ AUSTIN POLICE DATA DISCLAIMER: 1. The data provided is for informational use only and may differ from official Austin Police crime data. 2. APD’s databases are continuously updated, and changes can be made due to a variety of investigative factors including but not limited to offense reclassification and dates. 3. Reports run at different times may produce different results. Care should be taken when comparing against other reports as different data collection methods and different systems of record may have been used. 4. APD does not assume any liability for any decision made or action taken or not taken by the recipient in reliance upon any information or data provided. City of Austin Open Data Terms of Use - https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/ranj-cccq

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