APD makes more than 750 traffic stops during 'Operation Slow Down' initiative

APD makes more than 750 traffic stops during 'Operation Slow Down' initiative

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department made 755 traffic stops between July 18 and August 3 as part of an initiative to reduce the number of serious and fatal crashes in the Austin area, according to APD. APD partnered with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), as well as other surrounding agencies, "to bring attention to driving safely," per a news release from APD. "Operation Slow Down" included having additional officers deploy…