Anatomy of a Shooting

The circumstances around Jessie Lee Owens' shooting were anything but clear-cut

"...On Feb. 20, the city made public the Austin Police Department's Internal Affairs investigation report into the June..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ott and Acevedo at Odds

City manager reprimands police chief for insubordination, sparking rumors

"...Manager Marc Ott had issued a public memo disciplining Austin Police Depart­ment Chief Art Acevedo for insubordination, a longtime..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Cruz Beating: Arbitrator clears Griffin to return to APD

Officer Gary Griffin's "use of excessive force" during confrontation with mentally ill man was 'nothing more sinister than gross negligence,' arbitrator concludes.

"...While Austin Police Officer Gary Griffin did "momentarily 'cross the line'..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...In the summer of 2022, Austin police officers were dispatched to a suspected drowning call..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cutting on the Bias

Is Christopher Dunn APD's designated fall guy ... or a potential domino?

"...determine whether he'll get his job back with the Austin Police Department, former Detective Chris Dunn began to weep...."

April 30, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City sues over Owens Photos

Suit filed to stop release of crime-scene pictures in police-shooting case

"...The city of Austin filed suit in district court on May 10 in..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APA President Files Grievance

Complaint calls for Citizen Review Panel overhaul, Frasier's dismissal

"...Longstanding tensions between the Austin Police Association and the Office of the Police Monitor..."

April 15, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...hit and pinned against a telephone pole by a department patrol car while pursuing a suspicious person on foot..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Believing the Children

In 1992, Fran and Danny Keller were convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse at their Oak Hill day care center and sent to prison for 48 years. It's likely they were innocent. Indeed, it's very likely that no crime ever occurred – except an absurd and overzealous prosecution

"...Most damning at trial was a statement given to police nearly a year after Christina's first outcry by an..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Activists Call for Heads at APD

Racism probe, weekend shooting heighten reform demands

"...grassroots groups has called on city leaders to fire Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, his Chief of Staff Troy..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Blame Abounds in King Shooting

The police shooting of a mentally ill East Austin woman has officers defending their actions and critics raising eyebrows.

"...morning of June 11 was not the first time Austin police had been called to Sophia King's home. A..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

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

Aug. 9, 2002 Column

The Right Man for the Job

APD welcomes its first openly trans officer

"...In a just world, Senior Police Officer Greg Abbink's story wouldn't be newsworthy, but commonplace...."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

APD Releases Incident Video of Gonzales Shooting

Escalating quickly

"...last week of Alex Gonzales' January 5 killing by Austin Police officers. The first is the quiet urging of..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Psst! Wanna buy some (slightly ruined) eight-liners?

With stacks of ruined gambling evidence, the city, the county, and the APD are eagerly pointing fingers

"...In early June, the Austin Police Department made headlines when it announced the largest..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council and Advocates Balk at New Municipal Court Security Force

Would a proposed a stand-alone City Marshal Office be unmarshaled?

"...that would create a new law enforcement agency in Austin specifically tasked with providing security at Municipal Court...."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

"...we're saying [to the DOJ]: Bring it on."– Acting Police Chief Cathy Ellison, responding to news that the civil..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

Officers Cleared in Hernandez Beating Trial

APD still investigating whether policy violations occurred

"...resigned on Oct. 31, after four years with the department) were cleared of the Class A misdemeanor charge that..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City to Investigate Alleged Racism, Homophobia in APD's Top Ranks

APA President says he's "horrified" by the allegations

"...A complaint filed against former Austin Assistant Police Chief Justin Newsom alleges he used racist..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Your Next Police Chief: City Manager Spencer Cronk has brought in executive..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature

Weak at the Knee?

Chief Stan Knee's tenure at the APD has had many external successes, and several internal failures.

"...was sworn in as the new chief of the Austin Police Department on Oct. 16, 1997, he faced a..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sterling Lands' New Mission

Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.

"...the walls of Greater Calvary Baptist Church in Northeast Austin, flooding outward into the parking lot. It's an infectious..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Month After Mike Ramos Died, Some Hesitant Steps Toward Accountability

Justice comes slowly

"...Before Austinites hit the streets to protest police brutality, the wave..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Gets a Breather Before LDC Frenzy

The dais faces a marathon of meetings covering everything from the land use code to APD racism

"...Let's hope they get some rest this week, because..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD's Sleep Disorder

The APD praised a longtime officer – until she claimed a disability

"...an officer, Amy Lynch's star was rising within the Austin Police Department. After graduating from the academy in 1998,..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

2000 Kids Summer Fun Guide

Listings

"...AUSTIN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM "OLOGY" CAMPS This is just too cool...."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

Tasers Helped Reduce Use of Force, APD Report Says

But critics still worry about physical effects

"...Incidents of police use of force declined in 2004 along with the..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Acknowledges Its Debt to Sexual Assault Survivors

Seen and heard

"...between 15 women rape survivors and the city of Austin came to end...."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

APD Lacks Multi-Lingual Officers as Populations Continue to Grow

Who’s speaking your language

"...As Choon Kim was driving away from his North Austin church several years ago, another car rammed into his...."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Omar Rodriguez Ortiz

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..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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