APD's 'Rick' and 'Dirk' Occupy Occupy Austin
Two more undercover cops identified
"...According to a transcript of the pretrial hearing, APD officers Rick Reza and Deek Moore – known to..."
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Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith
APD's Statements Inaccurate
"...Dear Editor, Re: “APD Infiltrates Occupy" [Newsdesk blog, Aug. 30]: “According to [APD..."
Aug. 30, 2012 Postmarks
Point Austin: Drinking, Driving, Shooting ... and the APD
Leonardo Quintana hearing full of unintended revelations
"...mind."* As Jordan Smith recounts in this issue (see "APD vs. Quintana"), Quintana's appeal hearing of his termination has..."
Sept. 10, 2010 News Column by Michael King
APD vs. Cyclists
Cops are cracking down on law-breaking bicyclists
"...the Downtown-area command to make the area safer," said APD Lt. Patrick South. Officers are looking for common bike..."
Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Tasers Helped Reduce Use of Force, APD Report Says
But critics still worry about physical effects
"...electro-shock weapons, according to a new report from the APD. Still, critics say the department has not done enough..."
July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith
APD's Crack Crackdown
Operation C'Ya Later hits the Downtown streets
"...crack dealers and Honduran distributors. On Nov. 19, the APD announced that a two-month undercover drug investigation – catchily..."
Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith
APD Racial Profiling: New Numbers, Old Questions
The 2003 report shows disparities but also problems
with the data itself
"...Of course, APD Chief Stan Knee would like to keep those arguments..."
March 26, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith
APD Dispatcher Drug Bust
"...distribute" nearly 200 pounds of marijuana. Memmen worked for APD for two years, said police spokesman Kevin Buchman. After..."
June 13, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Mala Sangre Flows Again at APD
The third whistle-blower suit by an Austin cop over the truncated Mala Sangre probe goes to court.
"...suit is at least the third action filed against APD in connection with a mid-Nineties task force narcotics investigation..."
Dec. 27, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith
APD Case Moves Forward
A judge rules in favor of an attorney who claims that APD engages in selective prosecution of officers. Attorney Steve Edwards now must collect evidence -- and his number one goal is to get Chief Stan Knee to testify.
"...hopes to have thrown out the indictment of former APD Officer Eric Snyder, charged in 2000 for official oppression...."
July 5, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Outside Law Firm Investigating APD Second-in-Command Over Texts
D.A. believes messages were attempt to gather dirt on his office
"...The matter in question: text messages Austin Police Department..."
April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
With License Plate Readers, APD Is Always Watching
A program to keep them will continue for at least one year
"...APD used license plate readers from 2016 to 2021, scanning..."
June 16, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Family Decries Police "Murder" as APD Releases Troubling Incident Video
Moonesinghe shot from behind within moments of APD arrival
"...killed Moonesinghe shot him instantly after shouting his warning. APD body camera footage released by the department on Nov...."
Dec. 2, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Austin Is a “Stop-and-Frisk” City, Ongoing APD Review Reveals
Kroll report documents ongoing questionable, inequitable policing
"...This is Kroll's second report on racism at APD. The first, released last spring, studied Austin's police academy,..."
Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Local Nonprofit Accuses APD of Illegally Raiding Offices
Workers Defense Project decries “unnecessary” show of force
"...allied with justice advocates who've pushed back against perceived APD excesses. In its complaint filed with the Office of..."
Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Battle Over APD Staffing Gets Louder
Election Ticker: Battle over APD staffing gets louder
"...Prop A, if passed, would require that APD "at all times" employ 2.0 officers per 1,000 residents,..."
Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
District Attorney Drops Assault Case Against APD Officer
D.A. Office's internal review of Gentry case uncovers previously undisclosed exculpatory evidence
"...grand jury indicted Gentry in January, along with fellow APD Officer Chance Bretches, on the first-degree felony charge of..."
July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
A Chaotic Scene as APD Clears Encampment Outside City Hall
Hastily planned action takes campers, officials by surprise
"...“Members of the Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST) and APD’s District Representatives have met with people around City Hall..."
June 14, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders
APD Releases Long-Delayed Video of Ramos Shooting
Body-cam footage depicts aggressive police response to unarmed man
"...video of the fatal shooting of Michael Ramos by APD Officer Christopher Taylor at a Southeast Austin apartment complex..."
July 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Study Shows Growing Racial Disparities in APD Traffic Stops and Arrests
Black, Hispanic drivers overrepresented in police enforcement
"...Annually, APD releases a Racial Profiling Report, which tallies up the..."
Jan. 30, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders
Rape Case Audit Faults APD
Shows fewer than one-third were cleared in accordance with federal guidelines
"...The DPS letter is dated Dec. 13, but APD Chief Brian Manley didn't provide an update until Monday,..."
Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
APD Readies Trans-Inclusive Victim ID Policy
Department will adopt a victim neutral affidavit by year's end
"...president of the Lesbian and Gay Peace Officers Association, APD will adopt a victim neutral affidavit to remove victims'..."
March 17, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
APD's Domestic Disturbance
APD Officer Antwain Tyrone Tarver stands accused of repeatedly abusing his wife
"...In a statement, a spokesperson for APD said Tarver's wife also contacted APD "at which time..."
Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
APD Begins Mandatory Overtime
"...and current threats to police officers in this city. APD Chief of Staff Brian Manley said the latter is..."
July 15, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Body Cameras for APD, but When?
Likely two-year timeline before full implementation
"...The first to speak on the subject was APD Assistant Chief Jason Dusterhoft, who emphasized the complexity of..."
April 28, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp
APD Quintana Firing Upheld
Arbitrator says APD's charges against police officer were 'true'
"...Quintana's former girlfriend, Lori Noriega. Cipolla ruled that the APD's charges against Quintana were "true" and that the department..."
May 13, 2011 News Feature by Michael King
APD Detective Disputes 'Chronicle' Story
Officer remembers different version of arrest of deaf-blind man
"...Dec. 3 story "Tone Deaf," about communication problems between APD and deaf residents – was just plain wrong. "I..."
Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith
APD Blood-Draw Plan Needles Opponents
APD moving full speed ahead on plan to draw blood from people suspected of driving while drunk
"...Department's new "no refusal" initiative aims to prevent, says APD Cmdr. Donald Baker. Under the new program, drivers pulled..."
Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith
APD Releases Racial Profiling Report
Traffic and pedestrian stops down last year; searches up
"...stops in 2007, Chief Art Acevedo wrote in the APD's annual racial profiling report, issued recently to the mayor..."
March 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith
APD Shooting: What went down
Officer shoots and kills 25-year-old after scuffle early Sunday in East Austin, Department of Justice to investigate APD's use-of-force tactics
"...inquiry, involving a "large number of witnesses," be maintained, APD Assistant Chief David Carter said June 4. Police say..."
