When Is a Lie Not a Lie?

When an APD officer does it, it's a lie. When a supervisor does it ...

"...Troubling questions about Austin Police Department Chief Stan Knee's handling of officer discipline were raised again last week during..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Federal Judge Dismisses Local Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Yeakel cites progress by Lege in rejecting claims against APD, D.A.

"...eight local rape survivors against the Austin Police Department and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office...."

Feb. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Kicking the Tires at Fleet

City whistle-blower confirms that the trouble at Fleet Services has been much worse than scrap tires and bad record-keeping. And nobody in charge wanted to hear it.

"...show that officials within the city's Fleet Services Division, and many others in City Hall – including former City..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council: Freedom From Fear

Council joins national defense of Muslims and immigrants

"...(with the help of plenty of postponements). But a shorthanded dais did clear some zoning items, and joined the..."

Oct. 17, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Cameras for Cops

Will City Council get a policy in place on June 9?

"...to have time to consider what was missing from APD's primary operating policy...."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...inmate Hank Skinner fought prosecutors – in Gray County and the attorney general's office – for the right to..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dead Dogs Don't Lie

If your pet escapes, pray for Animal Control

"...Shelicia Fowler and Sylvester Easley did everything right. From Sept. 11, 2005,..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

DOJ: 160 Ways Austin Police Can Improve

Department of Justice issues recommendations for improving APD

"...made 160 recommendations to improve Austin Police Department policies and procedures, as part of the ongoing federal investigation of..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Lewis File

Park Police personnel record casts a harsh light on small law enforcement agencies

"...24, 2005, Warren Struss, director of the city's Parks and Recreation Department, wrote a three-paragraph memo to Darryl Lewis,..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Realigning Police Lineups

New study shows that changing lineup procedure reduces mistaken ID'ing

"...have involved mistaken identifications by witnesses. But exactly what procedures reduce the incidence of mistaken identification has long been..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Proof of Nothing

When you were busted for public intoxication, were you drunk? Or did you just piss off a cop?

"...on West Sixth Street not long before she was handcuffed and taken to the Travis County Jail for an..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Iraq Comes Home

Wounded Warriors return to the Thin Blue Line

"...they came in sight, one of the fighters broke and ran. In quick pursuit, the officers chased him to..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Something Went Wrong'

Six months after he was killed by an Austin cop, Jessie Owens' family still wants some basic answers

"...He'd ended a tumultuous relationship with a former girlfriend, and he'd just gone to the high school prom with..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Schroeder Fired for Rocha Shooting

Police union accuses Knee of caving, calls for resignation

"...On Nov. 18, APD Chief Stan Knee fired Officer Julie Schroeder for fatally..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...As we all doomscroll and stress-bake our way through this longest of all Election..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Messy Investigation of a Mess

Did Austin Police Sgt. Michael Olsen use excessive force when he shot and killed 25-year-old Kevin Brown? According to Internal Affairs, the answer is "inconclusive."

"...Michael Olsen use excessive force, in violation of department policy, when he shot and killed 25-year-old Kevin Brown in..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Why Aren’t UT Students Getting Rape Kits?

The numbers don't add up

"...with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Bell was born and raised in Austin, and she hopes to stay here..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

DOJ Closes Police Inquiry

APD needs to close 'gaps in use-of-force reports'

"...that it found "no reasonable cause to believe that APD has engaged in a pattern or practice that violated..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...haven't had to listen to a single zoning case, and so by definition I may be having more fun..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature

What Killed Michael Clark?

The official Travis Co. autopsy doesn't tell the whole story

"...days, Austin police officers working the department's Southeast Area Command responded to a call for service on East William..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...Greetings, young upstanding student, and welcome (back) to Austin, where you’re either..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Something Rotten at EMS

Hawley retirement shines light on systemic issues

"...Department's Internal Affairs unit into allegations of physical misconduct and harassment against two female colleagues, one of which never..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Search Procedure Questioned in Sunday In-Custody Suicide

APD won't say publicly whether Zac Anam was searched before he was placed under arrest

"...Interim APD Chief Brian Manley said during a Tues­day press conference..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Glore Case Sparks Legislation

Virginia Glore's case has convinced one local legislator that rape kit tests should be given to all who ask for them.

"...arrested on Aug. 4, 2000, after she crashed her husband's retro Ford Thunderbird outside a South Congress motel. Officials..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

More internal problems at the new Travis County Central Booking facility?

"...getting the new Travis County Central Booking facility up and running was no small feat. In 1999, the proposed..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

D.A. José Garza Dismisses Charges Against 17 Officers Indicted for 2020 Protest Response

D.A., City ask feds to investigate Austin Police Department

"...protests that followed the police killings of George Floyd and Michael Ramos...."

Dec. 4, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Sex Offenders Exposed

Are sex offender laws causing more harm than good?

"...of kids hung out there." He met Sarah's siblings and parents, and before long the two were dating; Sarah..."

Sept. 10, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Selective Enforcement

The Sixth Street Load-In Policy

"...night in the clubs, their throngs are always loud and often violent. There's no telling what any situation might..."

May 1, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Headlines

"...is scheduled to vote today (Thursday) on the much-delayed and debated Austin Energy rate plan, there was enough counterpoint..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature

Headlines

"...full-time work this week, with a Tuesday work session and a packed agenda for today's (Aug. 8) meeting, including..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature

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