APD Never Told Mother About Killing Her Son

Acevedo says he feels for the family

"...brought against Austin Police Department Officer Nathan Wagner alleging excessive use of force. Wagner fired five rounds into a..."

June 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Follmer Fights Back

Fired APD Officer Joel Follmer to seek reinstatement

"...Ellison fired Follmer on June 2 for using excessive force last fall while arresting 25-year-old Ramon Hernandez. Although..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Officer Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

No immunity for killer cop

"...shooting and killing people, in the case of law enforcement officers...."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

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

"...shooting and killing people in the case of law enforcement officers...."

Dec. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Agrees to $2.25 Million Settlement in Fatal APD Shooting

Jason Roque killed during mental health crisis in 2017

"...2018 with several claims, including that Harvel’s use of excessive force violated Jason Roque’s Fourth Amendment rights...."

Sept. 5, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Peace Officer

Award-winning doc about police tactics could not be more timely

"...– is introduced, but not responded to by law enforcement or the district attorney. (Did they refuse to comment?..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: Following Ronnie

The next D.A. must meet a high standard

"...County prosecutor to indict an Austin Police officer for excessive use of force, and even when that occasionally happens,..."

April 4, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Carter Family Files Civil Rights Suit Against Officer and City

Suit claims officer used excessive force

"...The suit alleges that Wagner used excessive force when, on May 30, he shot and killed..."

Oct. 11, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Undue Process

The Griffin decision fails to hold officers accountable

"...Ellison when she terminated Griffin the following December for excessive use of force, for dishonesty at the time and..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Column by Michael King

The Shipping News

"...of his setting, granting it its due as a force in people's lives but never using it as a..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Woman Suing APD Beats DWI

Caroline Callaway acquitted of DWI that led to her suing APD for alleged excessive force

"...County Sheriff's deputies, alleging the involved parties used unreasonable force throughout the arrest and blood-draw process (see "Lawsuit Accuses..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Will D.A. Garza Be Removed From Office Over Handling of Drug Cases, Nonexistent Abortion Crimes?

Petitioner hopes so, legal experts say it’s unlikely

"...from office through civil trial – including “adoption or enforcement of a policy of refusing to prosecute a class..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Carter Trial: Jury Clears APD Officer

Deliberations begin after passionate closing arguments

"...Carter's family sued Wagner, claiming he used excessive force when he fired five rounds into a car..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD's Early Warning System for Reckless and Aggressive Officers Is Broken. Is It Worth Fixing?

Falling into the GAP

"...serves are strained by APD's long history of using excessive force against Austinites of color, including at least 20..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sixth Street Blues

Downtown stakeholders raise questions about policing ... the police

"...failed to fully assess the situation before leaping to enforce the city's noise ordinance. Had they done so, they..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

We’ll Be Watching

"...and oppression. In addition to the condemning the recent excessive use of force by APD during peaceful protests and..."

June 5, 2020 Postmarks

News Roundup: Guns, Gays, and Gaffes

Austin: It's like a whole other country (from Texas)

"...the 17-year veteran in Nov. 2014. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund selected Johnson as the recipient of..."

Jan. 4, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

God vs. Taser: Officer Sues APD

Former rookie officer claims he was forced to resign because of his religious beliefs after he refused to comply with a supervisor's order to use excessive force on a suspect

"...former supervisors, and an APD psychologist, claiming he was forced to resign because of his religious beliefs after he..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Not So Smart

Jury rules in favor of officer, but APD policy still stings

"...that Austin Police Cmdr. James O'Leary did not use excessive force when he pepper-sprayed a crowd of anti-war demonstrators..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Column by Lee Nichols

Must Stan Take the Stand?

Questions about the APD's disciplinary sanctions mean the chief might have to take the stand.

"...official oppression. The indictment stems from a complaint of excessive force. According to court records, in March 2000 Snyder..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The Travis County District Attorney's office promised Bernie Durst immunity, but is apparently reneging.

"...the melee that ensued, party-goers charged that officers used excessive force, and in 1998, 15 plaintiffs sued the city..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Police Beat Stories

Shades of Blue

"...good judgment, common sense, and police training, creating a deadly-force situation that should have been avoided...."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the federal government efforts to "rebuild and restore law enforcement activities" in the Middle East. While here, Knee has..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...that Austin Police Cmdr. James O'Leary did not use excessive force against four independent journalists when he pepper-sprayed them..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature

Point Austin: An Institutional Failure

The Carter verdict does not exonerate the APD

"...exonerated Austin Police Department Officer Nathan Wagner of wrongdoing ("excessive force") in the shooting that killed Carter. As I..."

June 14, 2013 News Column by Michael King

A Blue Year: Top 10 APD stories

"...him, meaning Schroeder violated the department's policy on deadly force...."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...– specifically from the Austin offices of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms – and officers..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

City Settles One APD Brutality Case, Hit With Another

Taxpayers' tally in Eighth Street shooting cases now tops $16 million

"...training and supervision and to discipline officers who use excessive force or who stand by while such force is..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...what we do about most of APD's most troubling excessive-force cases because Travis County District Attorney José Garza has..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Criminal Justice Goes Unreformed by a Dismal 87th Texas Legislature

High presession hopes lead to deeper disappointments now

"...requiring police officers to intervene when their colleagues used excessive force, and limiting the "qualified immunity" to civil litigation..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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