In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...chief – a policy change enacted by former Chief Joseph Chacon and continued by his interim successor, Robin Henderson...."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Jesús Garza’s Puzzling Appointment of Art Acevedo Backfired

Acevedo publicly declined the job, but sources say he had little choice

"...lasting, unlike that of prior chiefs Brian Manley and Joseph Chacon, who said they were committed to reform but..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD’s Sex Crimes Unit Is Undergoing a Major Overhaul. Here’s What Year One Brought.

The project is led by a plaintiff in suit against APD

"...Senko spoke with the Chronicle about then-incoming APD Chief Joseph Chacon and was concerned about the priorities of the..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Maya Wright

City Will Soon Pay the Price for Shooting of 15-Year-Old Girl

APD misconduct lawsuits have cost the city more than $73 million over 10 years

"...memo from District Attorney José Garza to then-police chief Joseph Chacon informed the Austin Police Dept. of likely criminal..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in dealing with high turnover in police leadership positions. Joseph Chacon's departure fits in with a national trend of..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police

"...Joseph Chacon will retire from the Austin Police Department in..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Four of APD Chief Chacon’s Biggest Controversies

A walk down memory lane

"...The nearly two years Joseph Chacon spent as Austin Police Department chief were controversial,..."

Aug. 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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 he will resign..."

Aug. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"...APD Chief Joseph Chacon responded to suspension of the partnership in a..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Says No More DPS, Abbott Sends in More Troopers

Mayor Watson’s DPS gambit just got a lot messier

"...APD Chief Joseph Chacon responded to suspension of the partnership in a..."

July 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Family of Man Killed by APD Calls for Police De-Escalation Medal

And they want more civilian oversight ASAP

"..."We are asking the APD and Chief [Joseph] Chacon to establish a Preservation of Life medal that..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...oversee, and the order to Austin Police Department Chief Joseph Chacon to cooperate with that oversight, none of it..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Austin Police Department/Department of Public Safety partnership, APD Chief Joseph Chacon and data officer Jonathan Kringen portrayed the partnership..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature

With State Police Leaving Austin for the Border, APD Calls It a Success

But when will APD show their work?

"...Nonetheless, Chief Joseph Chacon and Chief Data Officer Jonathan Kringen portrayed the..."

May 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

State Police Partnering With APD Mostly Arresting People of Color

License, registration, and ZIP Code, please

"...APD Chief Joseph Chacon said "DPS has indicated a willingness" to shift..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Says DPS Is Doing Great, but Are They?

DPS won’t tell us where they’re patrolling or who they’re arresting

"...In an April 13 memo, APD Chief Joseph Chacon wrote that the weekly average of violent crimes..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...work. The information they provide, and what APD Chief Joseph Chacon does with it, is vital. It can guide..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

What State Police Patrolling Austin Means

Send in the troopers

"...a partnership between DPS and APD; Abbott, APD Chief Joseph Chacon, and interim City Manager Jesús Garza were looped..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Long-Awaited Reforms at Austin Police Academy Just Aren’t Happening. Why?

How the fish rots

"...commanders, lieutenants – all the way up to Chief Joseph Chacon, who has led the department through the entirety..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mayor OK's Deal to Have State Troopers Patrol Austin Streets

And they don’t have to play by our city’s rules

"...a press conference announcing the state-local partnership, Watson and Chacon repeatedly referred to the importance of Austin residents feeling..."

March 27, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Officer Indicted for Assault Now Suspended, Not Fired

It’s unclear if or when he’ll return

"...already handcuffed. Seven months after the arrest, APD Chief Joseph Chacon issued 90 day suspensions to officers Katherine Alzola..."

March 22, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

D.A. Charges Cop in Beating of Handcuffed Man, Displeasing Lawyers Who Rep APD

D.A. responds: You want a hearing? Let’s make it public.

"...left out Gaitan's beating and tasing of Jackson. Chief Joseph Chacon suspended Perez and Alzola for 90 days each,..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Seeking Justice for the Killing of Alex Gonzales

Gonzales’ mother says, “I will not stop”

"...Time is running out for Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon to discipline Gabriel Gutierrez and Luis Serrato, the..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Hall Stands Firm: No Oversight, No Police Contract

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

"...them unless ordered to do so by Police Chief Joseph Chacon. The union wants those officer rights spelled out..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Protects and Serves Itself With Eighth Street Report

Lessons learned?

"...later retired. Cronk and Arellano stood alongside current Chief Joseph Chacon as he released APD's report at a Friday..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Council Recap: No Deal on License Plate Readers

Decisions on surveillance program, Statesman PUD, and parkland dedication fees all postponed

"...a retention period of 30 days, which APD Chief Joseph Chacon supports. An APD spokesperson said ALPRs have helped..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Chacon Still Can’t Seal the Deal for License Plate Readers

Privacy, justice advocates oppose surveillance program

"...a retention period of 30 days, which APD Chief Joseph Chacon also supports; he told Council that, despite the..."

Sept. 3, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Automatic License Plate Readers to Return?

Plus, votes on the Statesman PUD, 12th Street plans

"...At Council's Aug. 17 budget meeting, though, APD Chief Joseph Chacon said that a three-minute retention period was insufficient...."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Extra Enforcement Planned to Bring Down Traffic Deaths

Cars kill people

"...by ATD's interim Director Richard Mendoza and APD Chief Joseph Chacon. "At this rate, and without any significant intervention,..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

City Extends Contract With Kroll to Continue Austin Police Review

Phase C to examine APD complaint and grievance procedures

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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