AISD Hears Loud and Clear: No Cops in Schools

Austinites call for schools to defund its police, too

"...the public asking for the district to defund its police department. That demand comes as the nation faces a..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Aaricka Washington

My Semester on the Beat

Wherein our reporter pursues the bad guys, abhors Problem People, studies community policing, and earns a perfect attendance koozie in the APD's Citizen Police Academy

"...turns out there are people riding around with Austin Police Department cops all the time, from cadets in training..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Dial "M" for Money

New Law Puts Police Telemarketing on Hold

"...to a relatively obscure non-profit group called the Austin Police Benevolent Association (APBA), an affiliate of the national Fraternal..."

Aug. 8, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Opportunity to Reimagine Public Safety Is Here Right Now. Will Austin Take It?

“We want everything that can be done outside of the police, to be done outside of the police.”

"...ignore their unanimous recommendation not to reopen the Austin Police Department's dysfunctional training academy, which has been under heavy..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

To Pursue … or Not?

When should police chase a suspect?

"...Austin Police on Monday said that after an initial review, it..."

June 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Bicycle Thief

Police say James Clayton befriended – then ripped off – many Austin bicyclists

"...year and invited him into his circle of friends. Police accuse Clayton of breaking into Hargrove's home and making..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Bad Blood

Did the Austin Police Department Shut Down an Investigation of Its Own Cops?

"...Austin Police Department officer Stan Farris sits in his lawyer's office..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police

"...Joseph Chacon will retire from the Austin Police Department in two weeks, ending a career at APD..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Pro-Cop Breadcrumbs Our City Manager Has Been Dropping All Along

Just a few times Spencer Cronk showed us he puts police first

"...Austin’s city manager have been spent helping the Austin Police Department and Austin Police Association lock in a new..."

Feb. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...Austin a decade ago and could name just one police officer, chances are that the cop's name was Mike..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Who's That Not Knocking On My Door?

It's the police, but you wouldn't know it

"...of the door were seven plainclothes (and one uniformed) police officers there to execute a search warrant...."

Feb. 20, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reclaiming 'The Corner'

Neighbors, police, and prosecutors applaud the 'Drug Market Intervention' at 12th and Chicon

"...a relative, tried to be proactive, calling the Austin Police Department every time he saw a deal (or worse)..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Search Results

Police monitor's report invites additional scrutiny

"...Seventy-nine percent of all allegations of misconduct made against police officers by colleagues inside the Austin Police Department were..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: The Monitor Comes Knocking

The police monitor and the chief share an exchange of views

"...I'm not sure what the fuss is about over Police Monitor Margo Frasier's review memorandum to Austin Police Chief..."

May 27, 2011 News Column by Michael King

When an Emergency Is Not an Emergency

Supreme Court rules against Fourth Amendment protection

"...on an exigent circumstance actually an emergency created by police?..."

May 18, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Watching the Watchers

City nears a crucial choice for the next police monitor

"...Anybody want to monitor the police?..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Column by Michael King

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 Tuesday afternoon at a public meeting...."

Dec. 8, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Ten Seconds to Death

What we know – so far – about the police shooting of Nathaniel Sanders II

"...Almost everything else involved in the police shooting death is still a matter of much debate,..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Manley Makes His Exit

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

"...Austin police Chief Brian Manley announced Friday that he will retire..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Behind the Badge With Women in Blue

Dierdre Fishel thought her documentary was complete, but the story of police reform brought her back

"...Women in Blue – Dierdre Fishel's documentary on women police officers in the Minneapolis Police Depart­ment – screened at..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

Chief Acevedo Responds to Dallas Sniper Attack

APD will be at 100% staffing patrol through August

"...In a press conference Friday afternoon, Austin Police Department Chief Art Acevedo turned statesman, speaking more broadly,..."

July 8, 2016 News Post by Kahron Spearman

Austin @ Large: Meet and Obscure

The new police contract is neither the cause nor cure of the APD crisis

"...memorized the city's proposed meet-and-confer contract with the Austin Police Association, but I don't remember seeing any references to..."

March 26, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: The Real 'Victim No. 1'

Another summer, another shooting, and a moment of truth for police oversight

"...shooting of an African-American citizen by a white Austin police officer, and for the second year in a row..."

June 27, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...A Travis County grand jury has indicted two Austin police officers for first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Meet the New Chief, Not the Same as the Old Chief

Chacon commits to change as academy moves toward reopening

"...Joe Chacon leveled up to become interim Chief of Police, as Brian Manley retires this weekend after 30 years..."

March 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Tatum Report Depicts Bleak Conditions for Accountability at APD

Is meaningful reform to address bias, bigotry “aspirational at best”?

"...While the specific allegations of bigotry that rocked Austin Police Department leadership in late 2019 could not be corroborated,..."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Monsters and Men

Racism drama never matches its powerhouse opening sequence

"...knows from the news and personal experience that this police stop could easily turn into a life-or-death situation. “I’m..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Release of Breaion King Arrest Footage Leads to APD Investigations

Police and community members meet for “an open, honest dialogue”

"...Travis County Jail was brought to the attention of Police Chief Art Acevedo on Tuesday...."

July 22, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Willful Ignorance

How common is police abuse of force? We don't want to know.

"...man, unarmed, was shot and killed by an Austin police detective. While Jackson's death received local media coverage, it..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Contested Territory

Black Austinites claim police suspicion, mistreatment

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

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

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