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

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 Chief Finalists Meet the Public

City Manager T.C. Broadnax will soon announce his pick

"...The Austin Police Department could have a new chief of police..."

July 26, 2024 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

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

Long-Awaited Reforms at Austin Police Academy Just Aren’t Happening. Why?

How the fish rots

"...Reforming the Austin Police Academy's curriculum is critical to shifting APD officers..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Overall Thankful for Austin Police

"...Dear Editor, Nora Ankrum's article on APD's Citizen Police Academy was a real eye-opener for me [“My Semester..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Postmarks

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

Cadet Training Delayed as APD Continues Reckoning With Charges of Racism

More investigations and audits for the Austin Police

"...Spencer Cronk has delayed the start of the next Austin Police Depart­ment cadet class from June to mid-July to..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Confusion Continues in Police Academy Reboot

Efforts to revise the curriculum taught at the Austin police academy proceed in turmoil

"...revise the video materials and curriculum taught at the Austin police academy continue to proceed in turmoil, as the..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Save Austin Now Unhappy (Surprise!) With Prop A Ballot Language

Ballot spells out price tag for proposed mandated mimimum staffing levels at Austin Police Department

"...Aleshire has filed a lawsuit against the city of Austin on behalf of Save Austin Now, objecting to the..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Plays the APD Chief Dating Game

Finalists court the community for Austin police top job

"...The three finalists vying to be Austin's next chief of police each took their turn last..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Reports Challenge "Fear-Based" Model for Training APD Cadets

Police Academy zero

"...A trio of reports on the Austin police academy have concluded that the paramilitary approach it..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Third-Party Report Finds Police Academy Hasn’t Implemented Crucial Reforms

Council stresses need for internal audit process

"...Council authorizes more – with recommended changes to APD’s training academy, and the main takeaway is that APD has..."

March 28, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

The Opportunity to Reimagine Public Safety Is Here Right Now. Will Austin Take It?

“We want everything that can be done outside of the police, to be done outside of the police.”

"...their April 20 work session, the members of the Austin City Council certainly sounded thankful for the recommendations the..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Council Recap: Despite "Positive Strides," APD Academy's Not Reimagined Yet

Chief, advocates agree that more changes must be made

"...in May to commence a new cadet class at Austin’s police academy after a pause of nearly a year,..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin’s Police Chief Begins “100-Day” Initiative to Engage Community, Develop Solutions to Department Problems

Lisa Davis wants to hear from police supporters and critics

"...Austin’s new chief of police, Lisa Davis, has launched a..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police Union President Points Fingers After Shooting Death

Casaday blames staffing shortages and "perishable" training

"...the Feb. 8 shooting of 17-year-old David Joseph by Austin Police Depart­ment Officer Geoffrey Freeman, the Austin Police Association..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mayor OK's Deal to Have State Troopers Patrol Austin Streets

And they don’t have to play by our city’s rules

"...Texas Department of Public Safety troopers will begin patrolling the streets..."

March 27, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Amid Tough Questioning, Council Confirms Chacon as New Police Chief

Alter, Kelly vote against longtime APD insider

"...Council on Sept. 30 confirmed Joseph Chacon’s appointment as Austin’s new police chief on a 9-2 vote, with Council..."

Oct. 2, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

New Audits Highlight Problems at Police Academy

“It comes down to the culture”

"...Two new city reports on the Austin Police Department's training academy highlight the cultural problems and..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What State Police Patrolling Austin Means

Send in the troopers

"...Before Kirk Watson was elected mayor of Austin (for the third time), the prospect of Gov. Greg..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Hits Pause on Police Academy Curriculum Review

Volunteer review committee expresses concern over stalled process

"...The volunteers helping to "reimagine" the Austin Police Academy are sounding alarms after the Austin Police..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Panel Slams Problematic APD Training Videos

Audit identifies in 112 videos clear patterns in how cops treat people of color

"...Adding to the pile of problems burdening Austin's currently shuttered police academy, audit reports released this week..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council to Renew Police Pay Package to Incentivize Contract Negotiations

But that didn’t work the first time

"...a new labor contract between the city and the Austin Police Association...."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...(20)teens for its (20)20s – about our schools, our police and justice systems, our land use and the environment,..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"...The city of Austin abruptly ended its controversial partnership with the Texas Department..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Is a “Stop-and-Frisk” City, Ongoing APD Review Reveals

Kroll report documents ongoing questionable, inequitable policing

"...members were surprised to learn on Jan. 25 that Austin is a "stop-and-frisk" city. The revelation came courtesy of..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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