How Transparent Is APD?

The most? Least? That depends on who you ask.

"...summer, at a contract bargaining session between the Austin Police Association and city, APA President Ken Casaday issued a..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Rocha Shooting: Plenty of Questions, Few Answers

Angry public confronts city officials at community meeting with questions about the officer-involved shooting death of Daniel Rocha

"...there to answer questions about the June 9 Austin Police Department officer-involved shooting death of 18-year-old Daniel Rocha. As..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...King was a victim of the system before Austin police ever showed up at her door. She was poor,..."

June 21, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election

Our picks for the eight propositions you'll see on your ballot

"...Proposition C (Police Oversight): FOR..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Election Ticker: Democracy, Dollars

Austinites for Progressive Reform, opposition PACs report campaign finances

"...seeking more independence for the city's groundbreaking Office of Police Oversight lobbied Council to place Prop C on the..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

'Suicide by Cop' or Preventable Tragedy?

Family and friends tried to get Herbert "Denny" Babelay the help he needed before he died

"...in a hail of bullets fired by four Austin Police Depart­ment officers. APD Chief Art Acevedo says officers heard..."

May 31, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: So How was Your Vacation?

Council comes home to the budget, the Sanders debate, and plenty more

"...civil case brought by Sanders' family against former Austin Police Officer Leonardo Quintana, who shot and killed Sanders last..."

July 30, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

Council sharpens its pencil before tackling public safety budget

"...and Emergency Management, the umbrella grouping of parks, airport police, and the like). No doubt you're acquainted with the..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...finalists for the top cop job at the Austin Police Department has been narrowed from nine to five, city..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

Point Austin: Not So Smart

Jury rules in favor of officer, but APD policy still stings

"...Last Thursday, a federal grand jury ruled that Austin Police Cmdr. James O'Leary did not use excessive force when..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Column by Lee Nichols

Beside the Point: All Eyes on Him

The spotlight on interim – er, well, yeah, interim – Chief Brian Manley

"...Anybody who caught Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo's press conference on Friday – concerning..."

March 30, 2018 News Column by Chase Hoffberger

Sixth Street Jaywalker Partially Vindicated in Federal Court

Jury finds cop used excessive force

"...night of their arrest, and were the only ones police stopped. (Glen is Latina.)..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Residents Seek More Cop Accountability

Questions remain unanswered on police shooting of Byron Carter

"...night, where just under 100 people gathered to discuss police use-of-force, and in particular the May 2011 officer-involved death..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Knock and No Crack

"...The FBI has begun an inquiry into the police shooting death of 88-year-old Kathryn Johnston, who was killed..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...because an unarmed kid dies in a confrontation with police. More friendly fire hitting all those cops who use..."

June 24, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...that his life was in imminent danger." – Austin Police Chief Stan Knee, in his Feb. 9 memo announcing..."

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

Naked City

The cop who shot Sophia King is honored by the police union.

"...year's fatal shooting of 23-year-old Sophia King by Austin police officer John Coffey, the Austin Police Association announced that..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...Bad blood keeps gushing out of the Austin Police Department, which continues to draw fire for its handling..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

More Disputes in King Case

"...of Bellinger & DeWolf -- to review the June police shooting of Sophia King, sparking the Austin Police Assoc...."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council Recap: Despite "Positive Strides," APD Academy's Not Reimagined Yet

Chief, advocates agree that more changes must be made

"...May to commence a new cadet class at Austin’s police academy after a pause of nearly a year, local..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Grisly Weekend for APD

Two officer-involved shootings, one viral use of force

"...into last Wednesday's testimony over the proposed (and since-killed) police contract, Black Sovereign Nation founder Njera Keith raised the..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Cop Disciplined for Celebrating Killing on Comments Board

17-year veteran and APA board member receives 3-day suspension

"...A 17-year veteran Austin Police Depart­ment detective and Austin Police Associa­tion board member received..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

CRP Requests Outside Investigation of Sanders Shooting

Panel asked whether police had probable cause to 'interfere' with Sanders and friends – much less shoot them

"...At press time, members of the city's police oversight panel, the Citizen Review Panel, officially requested an..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...laid to rest this week amid controversy over the police handling and media reporting of the incident. For more,..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature

Cameras for Cops

Will City Council get a policy in place on June 9?

"...the topic of body-worn cameras (BWCs) for the Austin Police Department. The topic was originally scheduled for May 19,..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Ex-APD Detective Indicted in Shooting

Kleinert released on personal bond

"...under a bridge near Shoal Creek Trail. According to police, Kleinert encountered Jackson while investigating an unrelated robbery at..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Unnecessary Roughness?

Austin criminal defense attorney who witnessed police officers 'beating down' two homeless people outside APD headquarters says yes

"...him dead in his tracks: a gaggle of Austin police officers (including at least three Davis identified by name),..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Knock and No Crack, Pt. 3

"...at her house on Nov. 21 – including that police actually planted pot in Johnston’s basement to bolster their..."

May 4, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lawless Disorder

Top 10 crime and justice stories

"...1) Burn Baby, Burn: Six Austin police officers and four dispatchers were punished for a stream..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Schroeder Fired for Rocha Shooting

Police union accuses Knee of caving, calls for resignation

"...grabbed her Taser from a Velcro pocket on her police vest and was preparing to use it on Doyle...."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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