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

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

Austin Identifies Top Seven Candidates for Next Police Chief

APD Interim Chief Joseph Chacon among those on the shortlist

"...announced the seven candidates on the shortlist for becoming Austin Police Department's next chief...."

July 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Veteran Named Interim Police Chief as City Launches Speedy Search

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

"...Assistant Chief Joe Chacon has gotten the nod from City Manager..."

March 22, 2021 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

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

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

Austin Law Department Argues City Council Can’t Stop Austin Police from Keeping Secret Files

Taylor trial addresses city’s G file policy

"...months refused to implement a key aspect of the Austin Police Oversight Act that would give a limited number..."

Oct. 25, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

New Police Chief Sends Signal With Stiff Discipline

Two officers suspended after police use stun gun on handcuffed suspect

"...Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon has suspended two officers for..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature 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

Police Chief: ACL Fest Will Be “Safest Part of the City”

Shooting at Las Vegas festival prompts press conference on security

"...Late Monday afternoon, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley held a press conference to..."

Oct. 2, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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

Only 2% of Community Complaints About Austin Police Led to Discipline in 2022

Office of Police Oversight report highlights its lack of authority

"...The Austin Police Department investigated less than half as many complaints..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Officer Shot and Killed During SWAT Call

Three others left dead, another officer injured but stable

"...An Austin police officer was killed in the line of duty..."

Nov. 11, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Police Chief Fights Back as Council Cuts APD Budget

Chief Brian Manley remains defiant

"...at least 10 years, reduce the budget of the Austin Police Department – and possibly by a historic amount..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Acevedo Chosen as New Police Chief: Let the sun shine in

City Manager picks Art Acevedo, a California Highway Patrol division chief, to be Austin's next top cop

"...music: This is the dawning of the age of Chief Art Acevedo...."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: The Chief Considers His Options

Dallas' recruitment of Art Acevedo deals him a very strong hand

"...Likely by the time you read this, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo will have completed his two..."

April 2, 2010 News Column by Michael King

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 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

Brian Manley to Be Named Lone Finalist for Chief of Austin Police

City Manager Spencer Cronk to make announcement Monday

"...the only finalist being considered for the vacancy of chief of the Austin Police Department. Cronk will put Manley..."

April 30, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Police Chief Goes on the Offensive

Acevedo called Henson a "liar" to the Statesman

"...There is no doubt that police have a duty to react – and quickly –..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature 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

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

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

How Not to Pick a Police Chief

As the search reaches full speed, so do complaints about the process

"...backstage jockeying over the city's search for a new Austin Police Department chief, three common themes have emerged, about..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

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

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

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

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