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

Police Association Accuses Protesters of Giving Cops COVID-19

So here’s a photo gallery of officers not wearing masks at protests

"...The Austin Police Association is blaming protesters for a perceived uptick in..."

July 1, 2020 News Post by Kevin Curtin

City, Austin Police Association Agree to Resume Contract Talks

First public bargaining session scheduled Wednesday

"...among the top issues city staff and the Austin Police Association will finally hash out. The two agreed to..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Association Will Do Whatever It Can to Kill the Voter-Approved Oversight Provisions

But, in a city that has made its will clear, that'll be an uphill battle

"...Six months ago, the Austin Police Assoc­i­ation launched a deceptive campaign to undermine efforts at..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police Association Signals Willingness to Comply With Oversight Act

Second day’s negotiations spark hope of agreement

"...negotiations between the city of Austin and the Austin Police Association over a new labor contract resumed, the prospects..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Chief and Austin Police Association Get Prickly Over Post-Sedition Suggestions

Good cop, mad cop

"...contentious email exchange with Council Member Alison Alter, Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley declined to "proactively investigate" to..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Association Files Injunction Against Police Monitor

Union seeks to bar PM from IA investigations during impasse

"...of meet-and-confer negotiations between the city and the Austin Police Association, and on Tues­day the APA and Combined Law..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin Police Association, City Nearing Deal

Wages at issue for union after oversight concessions

"...The city and Austin Police Association got back to bargaining on Oct. 11, after..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Andrew Romero out at Austin Police Association

APA vice president suspended 20 days from APD, resigns from union post

"...The Austin Police Association lost a key contract negotiator last Friday after..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Who Pays For Police Union Work?

Police officers, union, and city officials argue over leave time

"...Last week two Austin Police Department officers, Cpls. John Coffey and George Jackoskie, filed..."

Aug. 6, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

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

"...impasse" with the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Employee Association – that is, fail to reach an agreement on..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin Firefighters Association Says Nay to Proposition A

Over 50% of AFA members vote to oppose police staffing initiative

"...Members of the Austin Firefighters Association have voted to oppose Proposi­tion A, the citizen initiative..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Firefighters Vote to Oppose Police Union-Backed Proposition A

A "bad law that will actually hurt public safety overall"

"...Members of the Austin Firefighters Association have voted to oppose Proposition A, the citizen initiative..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Activists' Hopes for Police Negotiations Hinge on Statute of Limitations

Focus part of effort to overhaul culture of APD

"...In mid-August, as the Austin Police Association and the city negotiated terms for a new..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...city leadership and advocates for a strong system of police oversight will now move to the courts...."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

Who's Watching the Police?

Police Tout Poll

"...Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield said that the association had..."

May 14, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

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

Police: Special Pay Benefits Back, Contract Negotiations Coming Soon

Council charts police union's path

"...city manager to resume meet-and-confer negotiations with the Austin Police Association, and also restoring most of the special pay..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...city of Austin will not have to release confidential police records requested by the Chronicle, according to a new..."

Oct. 19, 2023 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

TCDP Holds Police Accountability Forum

APD goes on the defensive

"...the Travis County Democrats held a public forum on police accountability, a topic that’s received heightened attention since the..."

Sept. 4, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Only 2% of Community Complaints About Austin Police Led to Discipline in 2022

Office of Police Oversight report highlights its lack of authority

"...The Austin Police Department investigated less than half as many complaints made..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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..."

Aug. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

D.A. Indicts 19 Austin Police for Assault in 2020 BLM Protest Response

Charges for 8th St. shootings send shockwaves among law enforcement

"...Austin continues to address the excessive force used by police during 2020's Black Lives Matter protests more pointedly than..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Amid Tough Questioning, Council Confirms Chacon as New Police Chief

Alter, Kelly vote against longtime APD insider

"...Sept. 30 confirmed Joseph Chacon’s appointment as Austin’s new police chief on a 9-2 vote, with Council Members Alison..."

Oct. 2, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

CLEAT, City Standoff Over Police Monitor

Police union threatens legal action if OPM continues with no contract

"...Shortly after the city's contract with the Austin Police Association expired, interim City Manager Elaine Hart told City..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin Voters Approve Prop A's Strong Police Oversight

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

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

May 7, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Advocates: Reject Police Union Contract

New “excessive force” lawsuit filed over 2015 “jaywalking” arrest

"...they will be there to oppose the current Austin Police Association contract, and demand greater accountability over officer misconduct...."

Aug. 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King

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