Austin Police Association vs. City's Office of Police Oversight

Police union wins a round in contest over oversight

"...Police oversight efforts in Austin could be badly damaged by..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

An “Awesome First Year” for Austin's Office of Police Oversight

OPO fields more than 800 incoming contacts – comments, complaints, and kudos – in 2019

"...In its first year of existence, the city's Office of Police Oversight fielded more..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Office of Police Oversight Puts Its Difficulties With APD Leadership in Writing

Report offers insight into limitations OPO faces in doing its work

"...The city of Austin Office of Police Oversight's first annual report, released..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Labor Negotiations: A Matter of Police Oversight

Police Monitor Deven Desai brings his agenda to bargaining sessions

"...The city and its police union resumed contract negotiations on June 8, 10 days..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Police Oversight Advocates Cry Foul Over Sketchy Rival Petition Drive

Are the cops behind an apparent election fraud scheme?

"...deceptive petition campaign that could result in a second police oversight ordinance appearing before voters on the May 6,..."

Dec. 1, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Voters Approve Prop A's Strong Police Oversight

70% of voters said yes to progressive Austin Police Oversight Act

"...it clear: Austin is ready to dramatically expand civilian oversight of police...."

May 7, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

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

Oversight undermined

"...Austin voters overwhelmingly supported the Austin Police Oversight Act in the May 6 election. It could,..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City, Police Union Try to End-Run Citizen Initiative for Police Oversight

Oversight, undervalued

"...The city of Austin will sit down with the Austin Police Association..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...Somewhere deep in the Austin Police Department's computer database sit the personnel files of each..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Police Oversight Chief Makes Her Leave Permanent

Farah Muscadin has officially resigned

"...Farah Muscadin, director of the city's Office of Police Oversight, has officially resigned,..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Police Oversight: Starting From Scratch

Farah Muscadin’s work in progress

"...At a City Council work session in late May, Police Monitor Farah Muscadin sat down to talk about her..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

What Will It Take to Get More Police Oversight?

If Greg Casar wants more accountability for cops, the city’s gonna need to give the police union some more money

"...for the city's three public safety unions. That kind of Item doesn't tend to ever get scheduled. No Council..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Not on the Ballot: Police Oversight

But Council could adopt ordinance anyway

"...Austin's criminal justice reform groups, organized as part of the larger left-leaning political action committee Equity Action, had..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Family of Man Killed by APD Seeks Answers

The parents of Alex Gonzales file complaint with the Office of Police Oversight

"...The parents of Alex Gonzales, killed by police on Jan. 5, are..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cops Torpedo Oversight, Maybe Also Their Nice Contract

The Austin Police Association prevails in arbitration

"...with the Austin EMS Association, with the firefighters and police talks following; only AEMSA ended up negotiating and approving..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature 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

Want Stronger, More Transparent Oversight of APD? Vote on It.

Next month's election has justice advocates and police fighting for control

"...is about more than two ordinances named the Austin Police Oversight Act. The election is also about transforming the..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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 hit..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

And they want more civilian oversight ASAP

"...The family of Rajan Moonesinghe, killed by Austin police last fall, is..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

"...When the news broke in March that APD Officer Christopher Taylor faced murder charges for shooting Mike Ramos..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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 failing..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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 "critical..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...A Travis County grand jury has indicted two Austin police officers for first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Resources to Support Black Austinites During Police Brutality Protests

How to help and how to find help

"...have taken to the streets to protest racism and police violence against Black people. In the wake of the..."

June 3, 2020 News Post by Selome Hailu

Unity in the Community as City Council OK’s Police Pact

Why all sides are calling the four-year, $44 million police contract a win

"...week when City Council approved a four-year, $44 million police contract filled with community-driven transparency and oversight measures. Not..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Eleven APD Officers Disciplined for Misconduct In Police-Brutality Protests

UPDATED: Seven more likely to face prosecution in May incidents

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley has disciplined 11 officers for misconduct..."

Dec. 2, 2020 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, following..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Releases Long-Delayed Video of Ramos Shooting

Body-cam footage depicts aggressive police response to unarmed man

"...After weeks of delay, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley on July 27..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cadet Training Delayed as APD Continues Reckoning With Charges of Racism

More investigations and audits for the Austin Police

"...City Manager Spencer Cronk has delayed the start of the next Austin Police Depart­ment cadet class from June..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Proposed City Budget Cuts Police Funding by $8.1 Million

Decrease falls far short of $100 million activists called for

"...The Austin Police Department’s budget will decrease by $8.1 million, or about..."

July 13, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

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