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

"...between public safety protectors and disruptors reached new levels of bitterness in August when Travis County District Attorney José..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

District Judge Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials

Kocurek seeks recusal after telling DA’s office she “felt betrayed”

"...has asked to be recused from four upcoming trials of Austin police officers charged with felony assault. The charges..."

May 2, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

With Cronk Out of The Way, Council Goes For a One-Year Cop Deal

Decision allows voters to consider police oversight in May

"...After suffering a temporary defeat at the hands of former City Manager Spencer Cronk last week, Mayor Kirk..."

Feb. 16, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Criminal Justice Goes Unreformed by a Dismal 87th Texas Legislature

High presession hopes lead to deeper disappointments now

"..."It's like the worst session ever," Kathy Mitchell of Just Liberty told the Chronicle. "You can quote me..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Judge Kocurek Backs Out of Upcoming Eighth Street Trials

Judge seeks recusal after telling D.A.'s Office she "felt betrayed"

"...has asked to be recused from four upcoming trials of Austin police officers charged with felony assault after police..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Can Say: This Monday, May 31, marks the end of Dr. Mark Escott's role as Austin's interim health authority,..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature

APD Officer Freeman Fired

Geoffrey Freeman "indefinitely suspended" for David Joseph shooting

"...APD Officer Geoffrey Freeman has received an indefinite suspension for the..."

March 21, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...a decade ago and could name just one police officer, chances are that the cop's name was Mike Sheffield...."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...6 election, they will decide how the next phase of civilian oversight of the Austin Police Department should be..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The charter vs. the election code in court

"...8, Judge Suzanne Covington will have the rare honor of deciding whether the city of Austin or the state..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The cop who shot Sophia King is honored by the police union.

"...Less than a week after city officials declined to release the details of the completed independent..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dial "M" for Money

New Law Puts Police Telemarketing on Hold

"...residents donated an estimated $50,000 to a relatively obscure non-profit group called the Austin Police Benevolent Association (APBA), an..."

Aug. 8, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Picking Up the TAB

The Travis Co. DA and the courts consider Texas Association of Business money spent during the fall campaign.

"...It's 1993, and Republicans are on the verge of attaining domination of statewide Texas politics -- except for..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sandra Bland Remembrance Today

Evening event includes march from Victory Grill to Capitol

"...The grassroots nonprofit Counter Balance: ATX will host a Sandra Bland remembrance..."

July 13, 2017 News Post by Maria Mendez

News Roundup: Biker Gangs, Ice Cream, & Rain

A deadly shooting, the latest at Kyle PD, and more

"...In this week's News Roundup, an influx of biker gangs brings violence with it; rain closes Barton..."

May 18, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

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 records..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The People's Court

Justice of the Peace Races Not So Peaceful

"...It doesn't take long to figure out which of the three races for Justice of the Peace will..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Lee Simmons

Manley Fires Bryan Richter

Cop known for Breaion King arrest canned for dishonesty, use of force

"...Police Chief Brian Manley also announced the indefinite suspensions of two officers accused of using excessive force. One of..."

Jan. 22, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Acevedo Speaks About Freeman Termination

Police chief says officer violated APD policies in shooting teen

"...Art Acevedo announced that he was indefinitely suspending APD Officer Geoffrey Freeman for the shooting death of 17-year-old David..."

March 21, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

City and Statewide Police Union Settle Dispute

CLEAT will pay for Sgt. Harrison's leave time

"...Sources say the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas and the city of..."

Aug. 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Rooting for Duty

Law enforcement groups endorse candidate running against John Bradley

"...D.A. John Bradley, has picked up the lion's share of endorsements, including of the area's law enforcement organizations. In..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Time Bandits in Uniform?

APD officers question whether union 'leave time' deal violates their contract

"...Harrison – who is not only a board member of the Austin Police Association, the local officers' union, but..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...visits to City Hall, and the faxes, too.) Representatives of Hyde Park Baptist Church and two Hyde Park neighborhood..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

3rd Court: Experience Counts

But what kind of experience? The D's and R's differ.

"...Two contested races for slots on the bench of Texas' 3rd Court of Appeals are the most important..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City and CLEAT Settle Salary Scuffle

Settlement results in new payment arrangement for officers doing union work

"...The city and the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, an umbrella organization of..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sheffield To Contest Firing

Former APA leader ousted from CLEAT

"...the retired Austin Police Department detective who was president of the Austin Police Associa­tion for eight years before retiring..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Memories in Memo-Land

Tracking back on Marc Ott's previous disciplinary memo to Acevedo

"...– for reasons having to do with the Freedom of Information Act – weren't immediately able to be clarified...."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Capitol Chronicle

C.L.E.A.T. calls for a moratorium on political advertising; we call that pointless.

"...That was my reaction when the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas called for a moratorium..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Weak at the Knee?

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

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

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bolton's Thick Blue Line

Bolton wins law enforcement endorsements, despite opponent's law-and-order ties

"...In picking up a slew of local law-enforcement and emergency-service union endorsements, Rep. Valinda Bolton,..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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