Court Ruling Could Kill the Austin Police Department’s Secret Misconduct File

The G file has its day in court

"...is expected to issue a ruling in the Austin Police Oversight Act lawsuit that could have a transformative effect..."

June 19, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Family of Alex Gonzales Jr., Killed by Austin Police Officers, Files Complaint

They claim officer provided false or misleading testimony

"...Jan. 30, a complaint with the Austin Office of Police Oversight against Austin police officer Gabriel Gutierrez for false..."

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

Police Violence: It’s Expensive!

City Council approves $10 million in settlements

"...the financial cost of the violence committed by our police force at the May 2020 Black Lives Matter protests..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Veteran Named Interim Police Chief as City Launches Speedy Search

Joe Chacon not a “placeholder,” says City Manager Cronk

"...to serve as the interim leader of the Austin Police Department while the city undergoes a search for its..."

March 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

APD Among Texas Police Agencies With Poor Eyewitness ID Procedures

The Justice Project says Texas police agencies are way behind in implementing best practices that can decrease the incidence of mistaken identification.

"...The Austin Police Department "meets the minimum legal requirements" for the administration..."

Nov. 19, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lisa Davis, Cincinnati Assistant Chief, Selected as Austin’s Next Police Chief

Council to take confirmation vote next week

"...decision: Lisa Davis will be Austin’s next chief of police...."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

We Have an Issue: “People Really, Really Are Done With the Murders of Black People at the Hands of Police”

In this week’s issue, we look at the impact of police use of force at protests – and if any changes are going to come from it

"...rally led by the Austin Justice Coalition to denounce police violence against Black people. Organizers canceled the march at..."

June 5, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Police Story II

In the second part of Chan's Police Story opus, his detective is demoted to a traffic cop for his previous escapades but that still doesn't keep him out of trouble.

"...up more or less directly after the ending of Police Story, Chan's legendary detective, Ka-Kui, has been demoted to..."

Sept. 17, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Police Story I

"...and Maggie Cheung. This is the first in Chan's Police Story trilogy, and although some people herald it as..."

July 30, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Police Story Iii: Supercop

"...and in this newest installment of his enormously popular Police Story series, Chan -- with a sly wink and..."

Jan. 22, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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

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

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

Council Recap: A Wary, Cloudy Start for a New Police Cadet Class

“Reimagined” academy still a work in progress

"...The Austin Police Department has the green light to induct the first..."

May 7, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Week in Protests: Now, We Have Bikers Who Love the Police

Police show force, arrest many, disturb Foster memorial, and more

"...for law enforcement, a local motorcycle club staged a “pro-police” demonstration Downtown on Sunday afternoon, August 9, drawing a..."

Aug. 12, 2020 News Post by John Anderson

How Did a Weeks-Old Justice Advocacy Group Catch the Ear of Police?

Longtime criminal justice advocates wonder why Austin police are so keen to work with the nascent JUST America

"...onstage for a June 11 press conference with Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley to announce a suite of..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Resources to Support Black Austinites During Police Brutality Protests

How to help and how to find help

"...have taken to the streets to protest racism and police violence against Black people. In the wake of the..."

June 3, 2020 News Post by Selome Hailu

UPDATED: Austin Police Department's Alarming Use of Force Rate

Injury-causing force used in over 900 traffic stops in 2018

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley told the Chronicle this afternoon that..."

April 10, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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

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 Police Dig For Remains, Find None

Roxanne Paltauf disappearance case still open

"...Austin Police say they have not located any evidence on a..."

March 6, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin Police: Suspect Charged in Downtown Death

One arrested and one still at large in death of Matthew Casey

"...Police have arrested and charged 22-year-old Preston Joe Sharpnack with..."

Sept. 20, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Frasier Named New Police Monitor

The former sheriff will start work on Jan. 18

"...press conference announcing the selection of the city's new police monitor was the city's new police monitor, Margo Frasier...."

Dec. 29, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

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 Quinlan

New Police Chief Sends Signal With Stiff Discipline

Two officers suspended after police use stun gun on handcuffed suspect

"...Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon has suspended two officers for failing..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Confusion Continues in Police Academy Reboot

Efforts to revise the curriculum taught at the Austin police academy proceed in turmoil

"...the video materials and curriculum taught at the Austin police academy continue to proceed in turmoil, as the Austin..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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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