APD Decruitment is a public service campaign that aims to prevent potential recruits from joining the Austin Police Department, and to convince existing police officers to quit their jobs.
Why quit?
Even though policing is not the most dangerous profession, it’s still scary!
Help solve the problem. If you’re a cop, defund yourself and quit today! And if you’re thinking about joining up, don’t. A brand new life awaits you.
Still want to help your community? There are many jobs you might consider doing instead. For example: EMT, firefighter, teacher, or web developer.
Rewards Program
We’re partnering with businesses in our community to offer discounts and deals for those who choose to exit the Austin Police Department. To participate in our rewards program, just email us with proof of resignation, and we’ll send you a card that you can use at any one of our partnering businesses around town to receive free event tickets, waivers, or discounts.*
List of participating businesses:
Free admission to a summer drive-in screening and/or winter holiday show.
Two free tickets to any VORTEX production, excluding rentals and special events.
10% off Peace Cheese purchases made at Barton Creek Farmers Market.
10% discount.
Want to get your business or organization involved? Contact us today!
*Participating businesses decide what their reward entails. Rewards are subject to change.
Join Today!
To get your rewards card, just email us at join@apddecruiting.org.
Please include your name, and some kind of proof that you’ve resigned from the Austin Police Department. We’ll email you back with a card that you can present at participating businesses.
Resources
Reading
Dreaming of an Abolitionist Future curated by BookWoman
Austin PD in the News
February 23, 2022: “Gov. Greg Abbott floats pardons for Austin police officers charged with excessive force in 2020 protests”
February 17, 2022: “19 Austin police officers indicted from investigation into 2020 protests, sources say”
April 7, 2021: “Austin Police Association concerned about growing number of officer resignations”
November 2, 2020: “Austin Police Pledged To Stop Using 'Less Lethal' Rounds On Crowds. Then It Ordered Thousands More.”
