Animal Advisory Commission Endorses APA! Takeover of Town Lake Animal Center

APA! is losing its lease on a Manchaca space in May

"...Abigail Smith in times of overcrowding – and now APA! was coming back to ask for the remainder of..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

An Underground Effort to Recall APA's Sheffield

Anonymous cops accuse the union head of falling down on the job

"...and/or supported by "former and current members" of the APA's board of directors – union members have been hosed..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APA? No Way!

"...running to Council members for help: With “partners” like APA, who needs enemies? APA has been in violation of..."

Oct. 11, 2021 Postmarks

APA President Files Grievance

Complaint calls for Citizen Review Panel overhaul, Frasier's dismissal

"...of the Police Monitor were rekindled April 5, when APA President Ken Casaday filed a grievance with City Manager..."

April 15, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

APA, Futrell Turn Up the Heat

The city manager and police union continue slinging barbs over the withholding of the King investigation results.

"...2% pay raise for Austin police officers if the APA "doesn't agree to make public" a summary of findings..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

What APA! Wants, APA! Gets

APA! needs a home, and council appears inclined to give it one

"...3 – who acted as go-between for Smith and APA! President Ellen Jefferson. Jefferson was asking the city for..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Sheffield, the APA, and the Cop Wars

A Brief History of the APA

"..."The key to being APA president," says Mike Sheffield, "is learning how to disagree..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Alternative to APA!

"...city maintain its "no-kill" status [“Animal Advisory Commission Endorses APA! Takeover of Town Lake Animal Center,” News, March 9]...."

March 8, 2012 Postmarks

APA, City Agree to Terms on New Contract

Union membership, City Council to consider agreement over next two months

"...yet to be ratified by both City Council and APA membership – include a package of oversight concessions aimed..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

APA Feels Kneed to Respond

"...Austin Police Association condemning his recent decision to reassign APA President Mike Sheffield off full-time union duty and into..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APA Chief Punches Horse-Molester

Union head unlikely to face consequences

"...comes into the scene from the left. The lumbering APA president raises his right arm and strikes once onto..."

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

APA Files Grievance Against APD

Association accuses Acevedo of being retaliatory in his discipline

"...flip-flopped his assessment of the Capital Metro GPS system’s capabilities; “attempted to minimize his knowledge of the disparity of..."

Jan. 25, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Victory for Vincent in APA Election

Vincent wins in 554-345 vote

"...not affect his ability to serve as VP for APA. (For more on the building deal, see "Police Group..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ken’s Crew: APA Re-Elects Casaday

Incumbent prez's next task: shepherding meet-and-confer agreement through City Council

"...fewer than 200 votes. Casaday now presides over the APA for another three years, and said this week that..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Complaint Filed Over APA Purchase

D.A.'s Office reviews the complaint filed by a union member

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APA Votes For Status Quo

Police keep their officers

Nov. 11, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

City, Austin Pets Alive! Get Back on No-Kill Track

Resolution moves APA!, city closer to shelter compromise

"...as they've tried to negotiate a new contract allowing APA! to continue operating the Town Lake Animal Center facility..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Police Contract Talks: Hurry Up, or Wait?

Cronk wants APA labor deal before new Council arrives in January

"...Manager Spencer Cronk has pushed for a deal with APA, the labor union representing Austin Police Department officers, as..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Conspicuous Austin Pets Alive! Transport Van Stolen, Soon Recovered

The suspect remains at large

"...smashed a bright yellow and orange transport van with APA! logos through the facility’s locked chain link gate...."

Jan. 9, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Public Notice: The Wrong Way, The Right Way

ALEC, APA two associations with different responses to our challenging times

"...APA broadcast their CEO Arthur C. Evans Jr.'s "Statement on..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Andrew Romero out at Austin Police Association

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

"...at the department's Distinguished Awards Gala in November. Romero, APA's vice president since 2015, was suspended for 20 days..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City to Investigate Alleged Racism, Homophobia in APD's Top Ranks

APA President says he's "horrified" by the allegations

"...a letter to Cronk calling for a third-party investigation. APA President Ken Casaday told us he was "horrified" by..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: At War on Two Wheels

More scooters, a possible interim deal with the APA, and more from City Hall

"...April 3 and again at this week's session. The APA has until Monday to reverse its position and take..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Quote of the Week: Ken Casaday

APA president still peeved about failed police contract

"...– APA President Ken Casaday on the failed police contract..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Column

Sheffield To Contest Firing

Former APA leader ousted from CLEAT

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...policy changes and staffing challenges at both AAC and APA!, along with the worsening of the city's housing crisis..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...Community Liaison, his third job since stepping down as APA president. In 2012, his first post-APD employer, the Combined..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Time Bandits in Uniform?

APD officers question whether union 'leave time' deal violates their contract

"...a statewide umbrella organization of unions to which the APA belongs – sent a brief email to the administrative..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Walking the No-Kill Tightrope

As Austin's animal welfare center moves to a new building, will the delicate balance of 'no-kill' and resources be maintained?

"...across I-35 to the new Levander Loop site) and APA! Executive Director Ellen Jef­fer­son will meet somewhere in City..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...Prop B is backed by the Austin Police Association (APA) and their statewide counterpart, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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