UPDATED: Austin Police Department's Alarming Use of Force Rate

Injury-causing force used in over 900 traffic stops in 2018

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley told the Chronicle this afternoon..."

April 10, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Law Department Argues City Council Can’t Stop Austin Police from Keeping Secret Files

Taylor trial addresses city’s G file policy

"...months refused to implement a key aspect of the Austin Police Oversight Act that would give a limited number..."

Oct. 25, 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

UPDATED: Man Injured in Austin Police Shooting

Domestic disturbance leads to officer-involved shooting

"...The 23-year-old man shot Tuesday by a veteran Austin Police Department sergeant has been released from the hospital..."

March 21, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

Austin Police Officer Shot and Killed During SWAT Call

Three others left dead, another officer injured but stable

"...An Austin police officer was killed in the line of duty..."

Nov. 11, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Family of Alex Gonzales Jr., Killed by Austin Police Officers, Files Complaint

They claim officer provided false or misleading testimony

"...family announced Tuesday, Jan. 30, a complaint with the Austin Office of Police Oversight against Austin police officer Gabriel..."

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

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

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...Public-sector responders and essential workers – police officers, firefighters, medics, teachers and librarians, park rangers and..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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 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

Austin Police Officer Says His Life Was Not Under Threat During Fatal Michael Ramos Encounter

Accused Officer Christopher Taylor was beside witness that day

"...The Chronicle will be in the courtroom and provide..."

Oct. 25, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Seeking Leads in Hate Crime Investigation

Investigators, gay bars ask for information on Saturday's attack

"...Rain on 4th and Oilcan Harry’s, two of Austin’s iconic gay bars, are offering a $5,000 reward for..."

Jan. 22, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Will Austin Police Stop Making Marijuana Busts?

Council considers how to get “as close as possible to zero arrests”

"...resources, Council Member Greg Casar is aiming to shift police protocol on pot with a resolution – to be..."

Jan. 14, 2020 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Brian Manley to Be Named Lone Finalist for Chief of Austin Police

City Manager Spencer Cronk to make announcement Monday

"...being considered for the vacancy of chief of the Austin Police Department. Cronk will put Manley before a community..."

April 30, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

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

FY21 Budget Passes Unanimously With Big Cuts to Austin Police Funding

Council members celebrate first step, but acknowledge hard work ahead

"...Austin City Council voted unanimously Thursday morning, in adopting the..."

Aug. 13, 2020 News Post 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

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 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

DOJ: 160 Ways Austin Police Can Improve

Department of Justice issues recommendations for improving APD

"...The U.S. Department of Justice has made 160 recommendations to improve Austin..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

City Extends Contract With Kroll to Continue Austin Police Review

Phase C to examine APD complaint and grievance procedures

"...the third phase of its comprehensive review of the Austin Police Department. "Phase C" of the review will focus..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Open Internal Investigation Into South Congress Stabbing

Governor baselessly blames "lawlessness" via tweet

"...Austin Police have opened an internal investigation into an incident..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Yet to Release Shooting Footage

Raj Moonesinghe was shot in the back

"...Austin police have killed another person under strange circumstances. Rajan..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Another Lawsuit Accuses Austin Police of Using Excessive Force

APD officer alleged to have shot minor with a beanbag round in 2021

"...Austin is facing more lawsuits from citizens complaining of the..."

Jan. 21, 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

'Shout-Out' to Austin Police?

"...Dear Editor, A shout-out to the Austin Police Department: Last July, a new era began with..."

May 7, 2008 Postmarks

Local Musician Says Austin Police Destroyed His Guitar

APD says they didn't

"...Local musician Darius Jackson is accusing Austin police of smashing his guitar, though police deny it...."

Aug. 16, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Inside Austin Police's Mounted Unit

Horseplay? Only after they’ve clocked out.

"...Austin Police Department horses spend their off hours at the..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Features Feature by Nina Hernandez

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