Austin Police Association vs. City's Office of Police Oversight

Police union wins a round in contest over oversight

"...Police oversight efforts in Austin could be badly damaged by..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City, Austin Police Association Agree to Resume Contract Talks

First public bargaining session scheduled Wednesday

"...are among the top issues city staff and the Austin Police Association will finally hash out. The two agreed..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Association Will Do Whatever It Can to Kill the Voter-Approved Oversight Provisions

But, in a city that has made its will clear, that'll be an uphill battle

"...Six months ago, the Austin Police Assoc­i­ation launched a deceptive campaign to undermine efforts..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Chief and Austin Police Association Get Prickly Over Post-Sedition Suggestions

Good cop, mad cop

"...a contentious email exchange with Council Member Alison Alter, Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley declined to "proactively investigate"..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Association Files Injunction Against Police Monitor

Union seeks to bar PM from IA investigations during impasse

"...round of meet-and-confer negotiations between the city and the Austin Police Association, and on Tues­day the APA and Combined..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin Police Association, City Nearing Deal

Wages at issue for union after oversight concessions

"...The city and Austin Police Association got back to bargaining on Oct. 11,..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Andrew Romero out at Austin Police Association

APA vice president suspended 20 days from APD, resigns from union post

"...The Austin Police Association lost a key contract negotiator last Friday..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley Announces Retirement

Manley's 30-year career with APD will end March 28

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley will retire on March 28,..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Only 2% of Community Complaints About Austin Police Led to Discipline in 2022

Office of Police Oversight report highlights its lack of authority

"...The Austin Police Department investigated less than half as many complaints..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

After Rocky Two Years, Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon Will Retire

Chacon joined APD in 1998

"...Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon announced today, Aug. 21, that..."

Aug. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Firefighters Association Says Nay to Proposition A

Over 50% of AFA members vote to oppose police staffing initiative

"...Members of the Austin Firefighters Association have voted to oppose Proposi­tion A, the..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police Association Accuses Protesters of Giving Cops COVID-19

So here’s a photo gallery of officers not wearing masks at protests

"...The Austin Police Association is blaming protesters for a perceived uptick..."

July 1, 2020 News Post by Kevin Curtin

D.A. Indicts 19 Austin Police for Assault in 2020 BLM Protest Response

Charges for 8th St. shootings send shockwaves among law enforcement

"...Austin continues to address the excessive force used by police..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin Police Consider Community Reforms

After a year spent making headlines APD prioritizes policing equity

"...Close observers of local police data won't be surprised by the findings of the..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Police Association Signals Willingness to Comply With Oversight Act

Second day’s negotiations spark hope of agreement

"...In the week since negotiations between the city of Austin and the Austin Police Association over a new labor..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police’s New Rules for Incident Video

APD promises to release video of "critical incidents" within 60 days going forward

"...The Austin Police Department will begin releasing video footage from certain..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Funding Restored; Is It Too Much, or Not Enough?

The 2020 city budget finds itself coming full circle

"...Last July, as anger with the Austin Police Department washed over the city's budget deliberations, the..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Firefighters Association Takes On Travis County D.A.

UPDATE: Margaret Moore responds to videos alleging mishandling of sexual assault cases

"...Attorney Margaret Moore offered a plea deal to former Austin Fire Lt. James Baker – five years probation for..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Who Pays For Police Union Work?

Police officers, union, and city officials argue over leave time

"...Last week two Austin Police Department officers, Cpls. John Coffey and George Jackoskie,..."

Aug. 6, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin at Large: Yo Cops! Defund Our Election

Austin Police Association spends big on scheme to screw up civilian oversight

"...about this week until, on press day, our man Austin Sanders lit up the Twitters with the receipts that..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

City Hall Stands Firm: No Oversight, No Police Contract

City's negotiations with the Austin Police Association hit a major roadblock

"...The city's negotiations with the Austin Police Association over a new meet and confer agreement..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Firefighters Vote to Oppose Police Union-Backed Proposition A

A "bad law that will actually hurt public safety overall"

"...Members of the Austin Firefighters Association have voted to oppose Proposition A, the..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops

"...County Attorney Delia Garza demand an explanation for why Austin police are declining to investigate reported crimes and telling..."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Killer Cop Faces Murder Charge

March 10: Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor is indicted for first-degree murder in the 2020 killing of Michael Ramos

"...charges for shooting Mike Ramos in April 2020, angry police backers were still capable of a decorous response: Taylor's..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Manley Finally Finds the Exits

Feb. 12: Austin Police Chief Brian Man­ley announces his retirement

"...After two decades on Austin's police force and three years as its chief, Brian..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: D.A., C.A. – Knock Off the Cophead BS

Aug. 3: The district and county attorneys challenge Austin police intransigence and dishonesty as they attempt to reduce the number of arrests for minor crimes

"...harshest blows were directed at José Garza by the Austin Police Association and the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Save Austin Now Unhappy (Surprise!) With Prop A Ballot Language

Ballot spells out price tag for proposed mandated mimimum staffing levels at Austin Police Department

"...Aleshire has filed a lawsuit against the city of Austin on behalf of Save Austin Now, objecting to the..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Plays the APD Chief Dating Game

Finalists court the community for Austin police top job

"...The three finalists vying to be Austin's next chief of police each took their turn last..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Advocates: Reject Police Union Contract

New “excessive force” lawsuit filed over 2015 “jaywalking” arrest

"...say they will be there to oppose the current Austin Police Association contract, and demand greater accountability over officer..."

Aug. 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King

What Will It Take to Get More Police Oversight?

If Greg Casar wants more accountability for cops, the city’s gonna need to give the police union some more money

"...the city were to "go to impasse" with the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Employee Association – that is,..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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