Council Approves $218 Million Police Contract, Oversight Advocates Sue Again

Will Austin’s police union stop saying APD is “defunded”?

"...formed about the relationship between City Hall and the Austin Police Association (APA) for the past four years...."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Money City Could Spend on Community Programs Likely Going to Police Raises

Council set to adopt next year’s budget on Wednesday

"...million which will likely be used to pay for police raises called for in a labor contract the city..."

Aug. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Yo Cops! Defund Our Election

Austin Police Association spends big on scheme to screw up civilian oversight

"...about this week until, on press day, our man Austin Sanders lit up the Twitters with the receipts that..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Decruiting APD Artists/Activists Imagine a World Without Police, One Cop at a Time

Site discourages recruits, encourages cops to quit the force

"...sitting in traffic about a year ago behind an Austin Police Department patrol car and noticed the bumper sticker..."

June 30, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops

"...County Attorney Delia Garza demand an explanation for why Austin police are declining to investigate reported crimes and telling..."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Judge Rules That City, APD Have “Unlawfully” Maintained Secret Police File

City must do away with the “G file” or appeal ruling

"...A Travis County judge ruled that the city of Austin and Austin Police Department have “unlawfully” maintained a secret..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Police Violence: It’s Expensive!

City Council approves $10 million in settlements

"...This was the year that Austinites began to learn the financial cost of the violence..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Firefighters Vote to Oppose Police Union-Backed Proposition A

A "bad law that will actually hurt public safety overall"

"...Members of the Austin Firefighters Association have voted to oppose Proposition A, the..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Post 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

APD Veteran Named Interim Police Chief as City Launches Speedy Search

Joe Chacon not a “placeholder,” says City Manager Cronk

"...Cronk to serve as the interim leader of the Austin Police Department while the city undergoes a search for..."

March 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Who Pays For Police Union Work?

Police officers, union, and city officials argue over leave time

"...Last week two Austin Police Department officers, Cpls. John Coffey and George Jackoskie,..."

Aug. 6, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Hall Stands Firm: No Oversight, No Police Contract

City's negotiations with the Austin Police Association hit a major roadblock

"...The city's negotiations with the Austin Police Association over a new meet and confer agreement..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Killer Cop Faces Murder Charge

March 10: Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor is indicted for first-degree murder in the 2020 killing of Michael Ramos

"...charges for shooting Mike Ramos in April 2020, angry police backers were still capable of a decorous response: Taylor's..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

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 Did a Weeks-Old Justice Advocacy Group Catch the Ear of Police?

Longtime criminal justice advocates wonder why Austin police are so keen to work with the nascent JUST America

"...brought onstage for a June 11 press conference with Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley to announce a suite..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Manley Finally Finds the Exits

Feb. 12: Austin Police Chief Brian Man­ley announces his retirement

"...After two decades on Austin's police force and three years as its chief, Brian..."

Dec. 17, 2021 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

Greg Casar Called for Austin to Reach Zero Possession of Marijuana Arrests, Recent Data Shows Just That

“The sky doesn’t fall when you stop arresting people for pot”

"...last quarter of 2020, October 1 through December 31, Austin Police Department made zero arrests for possession of marijuana..."

April 20, 2021 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Advocates: Reject Police Union Contract

New “excessive force” lawsuit filed over 2015 “jaywalking” arrest

"...say they will be there to oppose the current Austin Police Association contract, and demand greater accountability over officer..."

Aug. 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: D.A., C.A. – Knock Off the Cophead BS

Aug. 3: The district and county attorneys challenge Austin police intransigence and dishonesty as they attempt to reduce the number of arrests for minor crimes

"...harshest blows were directed at José Garza by the Austin Police Association and the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Could Finally Compel City to Implement Police Oversight Law

Resolution would tell city to stop dragging feet

"...Four months after Austin voters approved the Austin Police Oversight Act, critical components..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

Judge’s order allows case against officer, city to proceed

"...The Austin police officer who killed Michael Ramos in 2020 will..."

Dec. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Police Chief Deposition Sheds Light on Daniel Perry Case, APD Shake-Ups

Strained relations between Austin Police officers, leadership at center of Joseph Chacon's deposition

"...A recent deposition by Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon is throwing light on the..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Officer Indicted for 2022 Killing of Tech Entrepreneur in South Austin

Daniel Sanchez faces deadly conduct count

"...An Austin police officer has been indicted for the Nov. 2022..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Police Chief Brian Manley Fires APD Officer for Racist Texts

Offensive language, memes violated Austin Police policies

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley has indefinitely suspended (that is,..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Charges Dropped Against Austin Cop Who Killed Michael Ramos

A jury was deadlocked in Christopher Taylor case last year

"...The prosecution of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor for killing Michael Ramos in..."

June 26, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...• Austin police have reported more homicides in the past 10..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Learning the Hard Way That Police and Democratic Socialists Rarely Mix

CLEAT alum Danny Fetonte's resignation from the Austin DSA raises questions for the local chapter

"...largest socialist organization in the country – elected longtime Austin activist Danny Fetonte to their National Political Committee. The..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Police Oversight Advocates Sue to Stop Council Vote on Police Contract

Equity Action says new contract violates Oversight Act

"...A group of police oversight advocates has taken 11th-hour legal action in an..."

Oct. 23, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

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