Police Are Treated Differently

"...or possibly the death penalty. But when former Austin Police Department Officer Michael Olsen admits to this, he loses..."

March 5, 2008 Postmarks

Dallas Police Say One Line Is Fine

"...Jan. 7 approved a policy that would allow Dallas Police officials to hire applicants who have used “hard” drugs..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Constables: The Rodney Dangerfields of Police Work

Constables forced to defend their jobs

"...added, "I haven't any argument you are a full-fledged police officer."..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Smack Talking About the Police Chief Finalists

"...a list of nine finalists for the chief of police job has traveled pretty quickly to the burgs from..."

April 9, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Do the Police Have More Important Things to Do?

"...would have just created another ordinance that the Austin Police Department could not or would not be able to..."

Oct. 4, 2006 Postmarks

Weed Watch: Denver Police Ignore Pot Possession Law

Although 54% of Denver, Colo., voters approved a measure last month legalizing possession of up to 1 oz. of marijuana by adults over 21, law enforcers continue on as though the law doesn't exist

"...Footer was pulled over by police on Nov. 17, the daily reports, and, thinking the..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Doesn't Like Police

"...we just don't have enough real crime for our police to fight. So instead they fight with innocent citizens..."

March 23, 2004 Postmarks

Fair Reporting on Police

"...that I have read in the Chronicle concerning various police issues have been fair and evenly weighted. As opposed..."

Nov. 3, 2003 Postmarks

State Police vs. Organized Crime

"...by internecine gang warfare and the intervention of a police chief who is on a crusade against corruption...."

Oct. 25, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Police Blotter

"...Larry Manale with the Lubbock Police called the Chronicle this week in hopes of finding..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Music Column

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

Office of Police Oversight report highlights its lack of authority

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Protesters Allege Austin Police Dumped Quadruple Amputee Activist Whitney Mitchell Out of Her Wheelchair

Fiancée of Garrett Foster was attending police brutality protest

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

March to Amplify Black Voices and Defund the Police

"...March to Amplify Black Voices and Defund the Police participants marched to City Council member Kathie Tovo's house..."

Aug. 3, 2020 Photo Gallery

Footage Shows Austin Police Violence to Black Lives Matter Protesters

Video shows injuries from use of pepper spray, beanbag rounds

"...May 30 shows the use of force by Austin Police Force officers, including "less lethal" rounds and chemical sprays..."

June 4, 2020 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Scenes From Tuesday's Protest Against Police Violence

"...George Floyd in Minneapolis and other high-profile cases of police violence against the black community, including the shooting death..."

June 3, 2020 Photo Gallery

The Luv Doc: The Social Distancing Police

Reading a couple of coronavirus listicles on Buzzfeed doesn’t make you Anthony Fauci any more than being good at Madden NFL makes you Tom Brady

"...... if you want to be the Social Distancing Police. I'm sure that will make you the most popular..."

April 17, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

Local Police Train Up on Hate Crime

Matthew Shepard Foundation helps create intra-agency network

"...talked to about hate crimes," explained Michael Crumrine, Austin police sergeant and president of the Lesbian and Gay Peace..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin Police Seeking Leads in Hate Crime Investigation

Investigators, gay bars ask for information on Saturday's attack

"...Today, Jan. 22, the Austin Police Department said they are investigating the attack as a..."

Jan. 22, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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

Brian Manley to Be Named Lone Finalist for Chief of Austin Police

City Manager Spencer Cronk to make announcement Monday

"...considered for the vacancy of chief of the Austin Police Department. Cronk will put Manley before a community input..."

April 30, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

City Council Blocks Police Contract

Union to return to the table for more bargaining ... but when?

"...as City Council unanimously voted to send the Austin Police Association back to the bargaining table with city negotiators,..."

Dec. 14, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Police Monitor Margo Frasier Retires

What's next for the office that watches over APD?

"...Elaine Hart expects to name a replacement for outgoing Police Monitor Margo Frasier before the beginning of the new..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Database Tracks Deaths in Police Custody

Project pulls data from the last decade

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

National Day of Action Against Police Violence

"...marched Downtown Saturday, Dec. 13, to raise awareness about police brutality...."

Dec. 13, 2014 Photo Gallery

Police Release More Details of Tragedy

Acevedo calls incident an 'evil' act

"...Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo released few details about the drunken..."

March 13, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

New Police Contract Would Allow Public Release of Citizen Review Panel Documents

Officers must vote to approve new four-year contract

"...the employment contract between the city and the Austin Police Association is a concession that would allow the city..."

June 10, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin Is a 'Police State'

"...and driving in Austin that this city is a police state. And, as the article makes clear, this is..."

June 29, 2011 Postmarks

Debate Over Police Roadblocks

Senate floor is hopping with debate on whether police should be allowed to set up roadblocks to find drunk drivers

"...Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 298, which would create police checkpoints for officers to check for drunk driving. The..."

March 30, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Police Report

The 1992 Austin Police Department investigative report on the Keller case

"...through 69 of a 72-page printout of the Austin Police Department report on the Fran's Day Care investigation, which..."

March 27, 2009 News Column

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