Protesting the Police

Hundreds gather outside APD in wake of Ferguson ruling

"...Mo., prosecutor Robert McCulloch announced that likely departing police officer Darren Wilson would not be indicted for the death..."

Nov. 25, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Peace, love, compassion, nonviolence, and understanding must always be the..."

July 14, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin Police Chief Stan Knee for inconsistent disciplining of officers and "incorrect" statements in specific cases. See "Futrell Spares..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to make any changes in my previous decision that Officer John Coffey, and the other officers who responded to..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...when the owners called the cops, and the responding officer kept hustling him down the street and calling him..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Men at Work

City's day laborer program undergoes successful overhaul

"...a consensus-building meeting. Neighborhood Relations So far, an uneasy peace has prevailed between the neighborhood and the workers; confrontations..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Shooting Star

"...eyes, he looks for a while to be at peace. When he spontaneously dances a mad jig in his..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Feature by David Holthouse

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...wanted to ask why Christopher Taylor, the Austin police officer who shot Mike Ramos in late April, hadn't been..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Officers in King Arrest Now on Desk Duty

Footage leads to multiple APD investigations

"...Two APD officers are now on desk duty and being investigated after..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Police Union President Points Fingers After Shooting Death

Casaday blames staffing shortages and "perishable" training

"...shooting of 17-year-old David Joseph by Austin Police Depart­ment Officer Geoffrey Freeman, the Austin Police Association has elected to..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around the world

"...conference on Islam, women, and the law. Army intelligence officers are not allowed to look into civilian matters unless..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Keel: The Real Deal

He's No Andy Griffith

"...of Keel's most outspoken critics. "There are Austin police officers and deputies who've been real heros and heroines putting..."

Nov. 10, 1995 News Feature

Contested Territory

Black Austinites claim police suspicion, mistreatment

"...Michael Brown was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, earlier this summer, the issues of..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Pierce Shooting: 'Still About Four Murders'

Details of struggle still sketchy

"...out of the car and fled on foot. One officer – rookie Brad Smith – followed Pierce in a..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...Mr. Hoyer recently passed away (rest in peace). He will be honored at a memorial/roast Sunday, Sept..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...At any rate, Freeport president and chief operating officer Richard Adkerson, who conducted the meeting, put a positive..."

May 14, 1999 News Feature

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...Rappler, and the first Filipino recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Ressa..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Election 2004

A crowded field angles to succeed Margo Frasier as sheriff

"...internal strife between the office's law enforcement and correctional officers...."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Constable Says Politics Drove Recall of Warrants

Pre-election antics get off to a roaring start

"...2, break out the checkbook fast. Justice of the Peace Glenn Bass has recalled 13,500 arrest warrants and accused..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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Our readers talk back.

"...Medical officer..."

April 14, 2006 Column

Napoleon

Ridley Scott's superficial biopic is all strategy, no tactics

"...Europe's entire life, but instead joins the 24-year-old artillery officer (played, somewhat inexplicably, by the 49-year-old Joaquin Phoenix) at..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Manley Makes His Exit

Police chief's 30-year career at APD will end March 28

"...the violent response to Black Lives Matter protesters his officers engaged in over the summer...."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Jojo Rabbit

Anti-hate satire in the ruins of the Reich finds heart and humor in the chaos

"...echo Elvis Costello’s eternal question, “What’s so funny ’bout peace, love, and understanding?” even as corpses dangle from a..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Equal Treatment for Victims

APD detective spearheads effort to train officers about same-sex domestic violence

"...partner violence in same-sex relationships," says Lesbian and Gay Peace Officers Association President and Austin Police Department Detective Michael..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Happenings

March 14-20

"...MILLION MUSICIANS MARCH FOR PEACE Bring signs, instruments, or pots and pans, and make..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature

Point Austin: Knee Jerks

Quick! Let's jump to conclusions!

"...gonna let that crab outta this here basket!A Workable Peace..."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Why We Fight

Jarecki’s canny and somewhat overwhelming documentary paints a grim historical picture of war profiteering run amok.

"...other things we want very much more. We want peace and honor, and that charity which is so strong..."

March 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tasers and the APD

Police leadership says stun guns protect officers and prevent injuries, but critics charge they are dangerous and overused

"...of the older-model M26 Tasers, which were redistributed among officers in specialized units – like homeland security detail –..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Because of recent developments – the 90-day suspension of Officer Scott Glasgow and a press release from the police..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

"...layer. In a desperate bid for survival, they initiate peace talks, with Kirk acting as their host. When the..."

Dec. 13, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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