Police Proverbs

APD's new community brand, same old contract issues

"...At a press conference last week to detail the results of the Austin Police Department's recent community policing..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

As City Starts Opening Secret Police Misconduct File, New Contract Could Seal It Back Up

Meanwhile, lawsuit reveals more ways city keeps info secret

"...Just as city and Austin Police Department officials move to slowly open up the police..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...The biggest stories of any year in Austin tend to..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ten Years Later, Police Misconduct Case Goes Public

Austin's police-review panel hears Lucy Neyens' allegations of "official oppression" against Detective Howard Staha.

"...The Office of the Police Monitor's city-appointed Citizen Review Panel..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

DOJ Closes Police Inquiry

APD needs to close 'gaps in use-of-force reports'

"...The U.S. Department of Justice has officially ended its inquiry..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Battle Lines Drawn in City-Police Dispute

The police union walks away from contract talks, leaving civilian oversight in limbo

"...The already intense conflict among city officials, community advocates, and..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A (Citizen Review) Panel of Experts?

Council considers police contract today at 3pm

"...There’s a specially called City Council meeting at 3pm today..."

Dec. 13, 2017 News Post by Nina Hernandez

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

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...When Austin voters cast their ballots in the upcoming May 6 election, they will..."

April 20, 2023 News Post 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..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Shout Into the Wind

The Citizen Review Panel takes public testimony on David Joseph

"...“I don’t see a purpose for this meeting,” said the young, black co-founder of the Austin Justice League before..."

March 11, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...With those words, Edwin Sanchez kicked off 12 hours of City Council meetings that began with..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

'Leak' on Recommendation to Fire Officer Prompts Complaint From Police Union

Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield has filed formal complaints with city alleging someone from Police Monitor's office and/or the Citizen Review Panel leaked panel's disciplinary recommendations regarding shooting death of Daniel Rocha.

"...Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield has filed two formal complaints..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Detective at the Center of Two Legal Battles

Brenda Bermudez has filed a sexual harassment complaint with APD, but she’s also accused of sexual harassment. Another suit claims her negligence led to a teen’s suicide.

"...Early last week, Austin Police Department Detective Aaron Van Bishop filed a lawsuit against..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Candidates

"...Ron Davis (www.rondaviscampaign.com)Professional: Travis Co. commissioner Precinct 1; owner of office and..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature

Beside the Point

Council sharpens its pencil before tackling public safety budget

"...Reading the city manager's executive summary of the fiscal year 2008..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Cops, Medics, and How the City Treats Them

Labor agreements, disagreements, and more

"...It didn't take long after the fallout from last week's bombings for the city to..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Daily Hustle: 4/5/10

Boards and Commissions by the bucketful

"...A bunch going down this week, not the least of which being Thursday's City Council meeting. It's..."

April 5, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Choose Your Monitor: The Four Finalists

Candidates to be Austin's next police monitor speak out

"...The four finalists to become Austin's next police monitor appeared..."

Dec. 8, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Time to Find a New Monitor

Who will be the city's next police monitor?

"...With his ballot-box win in the spring primary, and with no opponent in the November..."

June 3, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Daily Hustle: 12/6/10

Meet Police Monitor candidates tomorrow

"...Finalists for Police Monitor have been narrowed from the original six to..."

Dec. 6, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Messy Investigation of a Mess

Did Austin Police Sgt. Michael Olsen use excessive force when he shot and killed 25-year-old Kevin Brown? According to Internal Affairs, the answer is "inconclusive."

"...Did Austin Police Sgt. Michael Olsen use excessive force, in violation of..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Daily Hustle: 5/20/10

David Smith's head rolls over Keypoint fiasco

"...Under David Smith, the city legal department has received its fair share of..."

May 20, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: The Healing of Wounded Knee

A tale of two city memos suggests more than paper-shuffling needed at APD

"...The other shoe has dropped in the city's conduct review..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Column by Michael King

The Daily Hustle: 5/3/10

Blue bins and 'hood friends

"...Sure, TDH toldya he'd have a write-up of the City Manager's press pow-wow today, but then the..."

May 3, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Live-Blogging the City Budget Adoption

Continuously updated blog of the budget adoption.

"...So here we are – about to start adoption of the final Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget for the City..."

Sept. 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin @ Large: Analyzing the Analyst

A look at the proposed utility consumer analyst

"...When you vote on the very long May 4 ballot, resist the temptation to..."

April 19, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Proof of Nothing

When you were busted for public intoxication, were you drunk? Or did you just piss off a cop?

"...To hear Milan Luna tell the story, the night that she was arrested for public..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...different this morning, but Mike Sheffield is happy that the Austin Police Department will now be monitored by citizens..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Trying To Fix the World

Five-year review of APD Chief Art Acevedo

"...On the April morning of the funeral for slain Austin Police..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Eastside Police Shooting: One Man Dead, One Wounded

Officials ask for calm and patience from the community

"...Another young black man has been shot dead by Austin..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

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