APD "Reimagined" Training Academy Still a Work in Progress

Adoption of new curriculum for pilot cadet class scheduled for May 31

"...The Austin Police Department has the green light to induct the..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: A Wary, Cloudy Start for a New Police Cadet Class

“Reimagined” academy still a work in progress

"...The Austin Police Department has the green light to induct the..."

May 7, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

How Austin Handles Mental Health Emergencies

Police, EMS, and Integral Care work together to serve people in psychiatric crisis

"...When a police officer brings someone to the Judge Guy Herman Center..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Better Training: An RX for APD

Police think-tank offers advice on use of force, community outreach

"...After six months of study, researchers with the Police Executive Research Forum earlier this month presented city leaders..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...Artificial intelligence is a rapidly growing field that has the potential to revolutionize many industries, and..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Council Balks at Deadline Pressure on Police Contract

Under the gun

"...apparent rush to finalize a new contract with the Austin Police Association before the current one expires March 31,..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Color of Fire

The Austin Fire Department is making another attempt at staff diversity – will it do any better this time?

"...There was a time not so long ago when Austin's public officials concerned themselves with the business of running..."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

My Semester on the Beat

Wherein our reporter pursues the bad guys, abhors Problem People, studies community policing, and earns a perfect attendance koozie in the APD's Citizen Police Academy

"...I realized my turn on the mean streets of Austin wouldn't remotely resemble an episode of Cops or even..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Accountable Now Launches a National Effort to Track Uses of Force

A national effort to track uses of force, starting with Austin

"...the last nine years trying to gather information from police departments about their uses of force, as an attorney..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Event Horizon

As festivals, crowds, and expenses proliferate – is Austin approaching major event overload?

"...gig ushered him south into the warm civic embrace Austin offers its South by Southwest guests. Like all major..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Naked City

The Greater Chamber of Commerce wants AMD to build its next mega chip facility in Austin; Gary Bradley is calling on his friends at the Lege for help; the city's libraries have been hit with a budget crunch; Molly Ivins is glad she's left the Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Austin police spokeswoman Sally Muir has moved upstairs to become Chief Stan Knee's assistant.

"...Now that Austin has a rare opportunity to take a breather from..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Iraq Comes Home

Wounded Warriors return to the Thin Blue Line

"...Austin or Tikrit? The Firefight..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Short Unhappy Life of Sophia King

The APD shooting death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...8:45 on the morning of June 11, when a police officer's bullet entered her left armpit, punctured her left..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

2000 Kids Summer Fun Guide

Listings

"...museum holds a variety of special events and school programs that will turn the young'uns into true farmers who..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

A Very Fuzzy Profile

Police officer Tim Enlow's "racial profiling" case may not be open and shut.

"...The August firing of six-year veteran Austin Police Dept. Officer Tim Enlow for "alleged racial profiling"..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

"...be shot and killed in cold blood by the Austin Police Department...."

Aug. 9, 2002 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Klan plans to rally in support of it in Austin on Saturday, Nov. 5..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...Brian Rodgers files a lawsuit claiming the city of Austin is withholding public information; Texas businesses warn that anti-LGBTQ..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...members of the activist Democracy Coalition in 2001 when Austin police barred them from gathering across the street from..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Board, speaking on Hurricane Katrina in the Sept. 11 Austin American-StatesmanHeadlines• While the Gulf Coast cleanup and recriminations continued,..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...very confused, I went to lunch today seeking The Austin Chronicle as I have done for years and in..."

April 8, 2005 Column

It Ain't Mayberry

Sheriff Candidates Focus on Prisons and Patrol

"...to rise to the ranks of lieutenant in the Austin Police Department. He may have similar stories regarding his..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...While the insurgency spreads in Iraq with rising casualties..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The Chief Answers His E-Mail

APD Chief Stan Knee e-mails the Chronicle

"...Austin Chronicle: During a 1997 chief selection community forum, you..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

As Budget Battles Begin, APD Takes a Minor Hit

Only a small change, for now

"...The Austin Police Department has taken an $8.1 million hit, or..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Richard Linklater's Austin-produced and -animated story of growing up in the shadow..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...he grew up in San Antonio, and moved to Austin as a UT undergraduate in 1995; his law degree..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Election Stampede

Candidates Line Up to Run for Commissioners Court

"...before losing a re-election bid in 1990. The former Austin Police Department sergeant is now assistant safety coordinator with..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

High Stress at EMS

ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...New Year's resolution to "be done with this place," Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services paramedic Ryan Burger took a..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

North Central Blues

APD's new North Central Area Command force is bringing community policing to blighted north central neighborhoods

"...play right here."Looking for New Tools Last month, when Austin Police Officer James Hellums walked up to survey the..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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