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Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature
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"...Phelan, R-Beaumont, is in big trouble. Despite having overseen the passage of what even Gov. Greg Abbott touted as..."
Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature
Point Austin: Watching the Watchers
City nears a crucial choice for the next police monitor
"...Anybody want to monitor the police?..."
Dec. 10, 2010 News Column by Michael King
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
"...As City Council meetings go, the one held Thursday, April 20, was a rarity: a..."
May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Austin @ Large: The Real 'Victim No. 1'
Another summer, another shooting, and a moment of truth for police oversight
"...For the second year in a row, East Austin's celebration of..."
June 27, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
Point Austin: The Monitor Comes Knocking
The police monitor and the chief share an exchange of views
"...I'm not sure what the fuss is about over Police Monitor Margo Frasier's review..."
May 27, 2011 News Column by Michael King
Point Austin: Muffling the Monitor
Frasier's reviews send salutary ripples through the APD pond
"...As they say in paramilitary circles, Police Monitor Margo Frasier has..."
June 10, 2011 News Column by Michael King
Point Austin: The Schroeder File
For APD and Austin, Knee's decision was the right one
"...There's plenty of blame to go around in the Daniel..."
Dec. 9, 2005 News Column by Michael King
A (Citizen Review) Panel of Experts?
New police contract places term limits on CRP
"...Tucked into the police contract City Council considered on Wednesday (and were..."
Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
Austin @ Large: Oversight, Out of Mind
As the city and police union move forward, what's being left behind?
"...A not-so-funny thing happened on the way to the new "meet and confer" agreement between..."
March 12, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
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 16, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
Advocates: Reject Police Union Contract
New “excessive force” lawsuit filed over 2015 “jaywalking” arrest
"...budget hearings later this afternoon, with testimony expected on the proposed property tax rate, any fee changes, etc. Criminal..."
Aug. 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King
Release of Breaion King Arrest Footage Leads to APD Investigations
Police and community members meet for “an open, honest dialogue”
"...Multiple investigations are under way at APD into the policing strategies of two Henry sector (Southeast) cops and..."
July 22, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger
Interim City: The Biggest Local News Stories of 2017
Welcome to Austin, where a quarter of city management has been temporary. That's just the beginning of our issues.
"...Thirteen of the city's 55 departments are currently overseen by interim,..."
Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow
Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future
"...only serve two years before facing voters again in the presidential election year of 2024 (as per a charter..."
Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders
My Semester on the Beat
Wherein our reporter pursues the bad guys, abhors Problem People, studies community policing, and earns a perfect attendance koozie in the APD's Citizen Police Academy
"...When you imagine a 10-hour ride-along with a cop, there's a lot of stuff you expect – sirens, squealing..."
Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Nora Ankrum
The Boys Club
Female employees say gender discrimination persists at City Hall. Could a new resolution fix the broken system?
"...A loyal City of Austin employee of nearly three decades, Mapi Vigil felt..."
Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma
The Daily Hustle: 9/9/10
Laura Morrison looks to the budget
"...As promised, the Hustle is catching up with Laura Morrison today, getting..."
Sept. 9, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar
The Daily Hustle: 7/8/10
More with Morrison
"...In the print edition this week, the Hustle looks at a..."
July 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar
The Daily Hustle: 10/4/10
ACL = Austin (Street) Closure Listings
"...and you know what that means sunburns, tequila in the CamelBak, and of course, tons of detours and street..."
Oct. 4, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar
The Daily Hustle: 8/2/10
Mayor speaks on Sanders settlement
"...The reverberations continue from City Council's decision not to settle..."
Aug. 2, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar
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
Outlook Good for Police Contract
Both sides appear satisfied with the recently negotiated employment contract for Austin police
"...At press time, Austin police were casting their ballots to determine whether to accept..."
Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith
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..."
July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
APA, Futrell Turn Up the Heat
The city manager and police union continue slinging barbs over the withholding of the King investigation results.
"...The war of words between City Hall and leaders of..."
Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Sophia King: Is the Case Closed?
The city should have known its report couldn't bring "closure" in the Eastside shooting death.
"...That simple maxim would have served the city well in the hullabaloo over the secret report..."
Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith
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..."
Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
The Daily Hustle: 11/8/10
Meet six finalists for Police Monitor
"...Police Monitor is a position created in contract negotiations between..."
Nov. 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Police Consolidation Not Recommended
Audit committee advises against police merger
"...A public-safety-service audit presented last week to the City Council Audit and Finance Committee recommends against consolidating..."
April 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Staha Sex Case: The Story According to Knee
The police chief confirms key details in a 10-year-old misconduct case
"...The official word from the Austin Police Dept. is that..."
