Awaiting the New Rules at TCSO

Sheriff's Office awaits implementation of Priority Enforcement Program

"...Asked how the changes might affect local enforcement, TCSO Senior Public Informa­tion Officer Roger Wade said the office..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Sheriff Over ICE

Dem candidates spar over the TCSO role in immigration

"...enforcement to act as an arm of ICE. The TCSO is not required to participate in the program, Sisson..."

March 23, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election 2004

A crowded field angles to succeed Margo Frasier as sheriff

"...Frank's public comments suggest that he thinks things at TCSO, for the most part, are OK just the way..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sheriff Hopefuls: Looking-at-Jail Time

Both McNeill and Hamilton say a new lockup is TCSO's top priority

"..."manpower-intensive," which translates into a heavier hit on the TCSO budget. Second, Hamilton thinks the county could cut down..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...smiles when she talks about her 27-year career with TCSO and her belief in the mission. "What we do,..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Beside the Point: What’d You Expect?

On immigration and elsewhere, best to have a plan

"...assault). ICE only sent its customary detainer request, which TCSO flatly denied. Men­doza-Caballero was released, then picked up by..."

July 28, 2017 News Column by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

APD and the sheriff take different approaches to comply with state law

"...The TCSO made available a 17-page report, including numerous tables containing..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Wheat, Chaff Intact in Sheriff's Race

The seven candidates to replace Margo Frasier show few differences at forum

"...seven expressed support for finding a way to raise TCSO employees' salaries, fostering open communication between officers and management,..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities

Can healing happen in jail?

"...don't have any more beds, you can't come,'" says TCSO spokesperson Kristen Dark. "The hospital can say, 'We don't..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Craig Hutchinson’s Death Ruled a Suicide

TCSO sergeant had received diagnoses for anxiety and depression

"...Police Headquarters that Hutchinson fired a bullet from his TCSO-issued weapon; the bullet pierced his left hand before entering..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

"...Examiner found no sign of injury or foul play, TCSO reported in a press release Monday. A toxicology report..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature

Endorsements

Our endorsements for the March 9 Republican and Democratic primaries

"...are blessed with a host of good options. The TCSO needs a dynamic leader committed to hard work and..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature

Endorsements

Our endorsements for the March 9 Republican and Democratic primaries

"...are blessed with a host of good options. The TCSO needs a dynamic leader committed to hard work and..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature

Asking Questions Later

"...in Del Valle. Hill and other members of the TCSO, in conjunction with the Capital Area Narcotics Task Force,..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

County Delays Funding for New Women’s Jail

A surprising turn of events

"...of 358. While the female inmate population is 310, TCSO says it needs a larger facility because women are..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Multiple Departments Investigate Deputy's Homicide

Sergeant Craig Hutchinson was shot and killed behind his Round Rock home early Monday morning

"...Hutchinson, a 32-year veteran of TCSO who was set to retire in September, had just..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Who's That Not Knocking On My Door?

It's the police, but you wouldn't know it

"...TCRP's Executive Director Jim Harrington said. In an email, TCSO spokesman Roger Wade said that while there isn't a..."

Feb. 20, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Demand vs. Supply

"...per month on average to local ERs; in total, TCSO handled more than 3,000 mental health cases in 2009,..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Believing the Children

In 1992, Fran and Danny Keller were convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse at their Oak Hill day care center and sent to prison for 48 years. It's likely they were innocent. Indeed, it's very likely that no crime ever occurred – except an absurd and overzealous prosecution

"...David-Campbell that day and called in one of the TCSO's video interviewers, Karen Knox, to sit down with Christina..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Getting a Ticket Beats Going to Jail

APD nips arrest policy to address jail overcrowding

"...which went into effect Sept. 1, 2007. Last fall, TCSO spokesman Roger Wade said his office estimated that some..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sheriff's Office Draws Heat for Helping ICE

County's willingness to oblige feds prompts backlash

"...members of the Texas Civil Rights Project, sharply criticized TCSO officials, arguing the office was assisting in the racial..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

"...and, after hearing the driver's story, called in the TCSO SWAT team to help get Sabon out of the..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

Mental Health Care Meltdown

The mental health care system for Austin and Travis County is increasingly overwhelmed, with no relief in sight.

"...15 years, the local certified mental health officers were TCSO deputies, responding to both county and city calls. "Uniformed..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Travis County Sheriff Won't Play Nice With ICE

TCSO on new "policy on cooperation" with federal immigration agency

"...Hernandez’s edict, available on video via TCSO’s website, as well as in written form, now means..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Breakdown

Travis County's mental health system is cracking under growing patient load

"...County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Kitty Hicks, who supervises the TCSO's Crisis Intervention Team. In sum, says Hicks, "There are..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Iraq Comes Home

Wounded Warriors return to the Thin Blue Line

"...and the families prior to and during military deployment. TCSO provides peer support and serves as an access point..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...through Jan. 1, troopers made 461 DWI arrests. The TCSO has its own holiday DWI enforcement campaign under way,..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Mutual bank at 6301 W. Parmer on Sept. 28. TCSO deputies responded to the bank alarm just after 3pm..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature

Finley Murder Mystery Unravels

After more than a month of searching for the aspiring singer / songwriter, sheriff's investigators charge victim's aunt and uncle with her murder

"...later identified as Finley. "This has been very emotional," TCSO spokesman Roger Wade said, "in part, because we've been..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Racial Profiling Data Illuminating, yet Inconclusive

The nation's most comprehensive study to date shows a pattern suggesting profiling, but reporting methods need more uniformity

"...1.5 times more likely to face consent searches by TCSO deputies. According to the report, APD searched both minority..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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