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

Protesters Allege Austin Police Dumped Quadruple Amputee Activist Whitney Mitchell Out of Her Wheelchair

Fiancée of Garrett Foster was attending police brutality protest

"...Black Lives Matter activists are demanding that Interim Police Chief Joe Chacon discipline an Austin Police officer who..."

April 2, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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

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: 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 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 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 Dig For Remains, Find None

Roxanne Paltauf disappearance case still open

"...Austin Police say they have not located any evidence on..."

March 6, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin Police: Suspect Charged in Downtown Death

One arrested and one still at large in death of Matthew Casey

"...Police have arrested and charged 22-year-old Preston Joe Sharpnack with..."

Sept. 20, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin Police Trying to Reunite SXSW Goers With Stolen Property

Property hasn't been reported stolen

"...Austin Police are asking for help locating visitors who might..."

March 15, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin Police: Who Killed Matthew Casey?

Looking for suspects in Austin's 23rd murder

"...Austin Police are looking for two suspects linked to the..."

Sept. 12, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

Footage Shows Austin Police Violence to Black Lives Matter Protesters

Video shows injuries from use of pepper spray, beanbag rounds

"...footage from the Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Austin and on I-35 on May 30 shows the use..."

June 4, 2020 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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 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

Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...began with emotional testimony shared by people brutalized by Austin police officers at protests over the weekend, and ended..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

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 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

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

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

DOJ: 160 Ways Austin Police Can Improve

Department of Justice issues recommendations for improving APD

"...Department of Justice has made 160 recommendations to improve Austin Police Department policies and procedures, as part of the..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Police Association Files Injunction Against Police Monitor

Union seeks to bar PM from IA investigations during impasse

"...round of meet-and-confer negotiations between the city and the Austin Police Association, and on Tues­day the APA and Combined..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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

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

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 Encouraged to Use Excessive Force?

Lawsuit: City fails to discipline problem cops

"...The former Austin police officer who got national headlines for his violent..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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