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

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 Police..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Extends Contract With Kroll to Continue Austin Police Review

Phase C to examine APD complaint and grievance procedures

"...City Council voted unanimously at its July 28 meeting on..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Ten Defining Moments of Austin's Intense Year of Police-Community Conflict

We Fought the Law

"...Picture Prompted by controversy that arose at the end of 2019 around abruptly retired Assistant Chief Justin Newsom, a..."

Dec. 18, 2020 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

One of Austin’s Most Important Police Trials Is Off to a Strange Start

Curiouser and curiouser

"...This week saw the start of the historic trial of Austin police Officer Christopher Taylor,..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Andrew Romero out at Austin Police Association

APA vice president suspended 20 days from APD, resigns from union post

"...The Austin Police Association lost a key contract negotiator last Friday..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City, Austin Police Association Agree to Resume Contract Talks

First public bargaining session scheduled Wednesday

"...How much officers will be paid and how much the city is..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...Austin Chronicle: You've emphasized in your campaign that you're "a..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

A Tidal Wave of People Batter the Foundations of Austin’s Structural Racism

Thousands took to Downtown and Eastside streets to say, emphatically, that Black Lives Matter

"...week prior by protest violence – mostly waged by Austin police – the Austin Justice Coalition's Black Austin Rally..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Police Restructure Cite-and-Release Standards

Austin Police redefine nonviolent arrestable offenses

"...Austin Police Assistant Chief Troy Gay spoke Wed­nesday about the..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Three More Casualties of Austin's Growth

A deadly accident in West Campus highlights the dangers of construction work in Texas

"...That was what a neighbor told the Austin American-Statesman about Wilson Joel Iri­as Cerritos, 30, and Jesus..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Fire Department: Drinking in Drive-Throughs

Two firefighters arrested for DWIs in fast food parking lots

"...The past six weeks have seen two sworn employees of the Austin Fire Department suspended 60 days for drinking..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...Every year since 1982 (The Austin Chronicle's second year in print), the Halloween issue has..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

Point Austin: On the Backs of Immigrants

In the war over "sanctuary," the victims are most vulnerable

"...In the wake of word out of the U.S. Department of Justice that..."

April 28, 2017 News Column by Michael King

It's Official: APD Chief of Staff to Take Reins at UTPD

Carter will start this summer

"...University of Texas officials said Tuesday that Austin Police Department Chief..."

May 7, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Doing the Right Thing

The city takes a small step toward racial reconciliation

"...Thus far, the best thing to come out of the ongoing public debate concerning the quality of life..."

June 3, 2005 News Column by Michael King

More Fun with City Commissioners!

CM Zimmerman nominates Buehler to Public Safety Commission

"...In the latest episode of District 6 City Council Member Don Zimmerman’s already checkered..."

May 1, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Austin Identifies Top Seven Candidates for Next Police Chief

APD Interim Chief Joseph Chacon among those on the shortlist

"...City Manager Spencer Cronk has announced the seven candidates on..."

July 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...The city of Austin will not have to release confidential police..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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.”

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

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Pro-Cop Breadcrumbs Our City Manager Has Been Dropping All Along

Just a few times Spencer Cronk showed us he puts police first

"...The last days of Spencer Cronk’s tenure as Austin’s city manager have been..."

Feb. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin @ Large: The Real Race Problem

A cowardly city hides behind a dishonest daily's tall tales

"...my count) the sixth time in 18 months: The Austin Police Department has a race problem. It's a problem..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...the race for the Worst Pre-Millennial Job Title in Austin, Kirk Watson and John Segrest seem headed for a..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Interim City Manager Quietly Unveils Budget Proposal

In it: raises, more police funding, and restructuring

"...Interim City Manager Jesús Garza was officially unveiling his $5.5 billion..."

July 21, 2023 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

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

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Proposed City Budget Cuts Police Funding by $8.1 Million

Decrease falls far short of $100 million activists called for

"...The Austin Police Department’s budget will decrease by $8.1 million, or..."

July 13, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

City Says No More DPS, Abbott Sends in More Troopers

Mayor Watson’s DPS gambit just got a lot messier

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

July 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...City of Austin employees took center stage July 15 at..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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