SAFE Alli­ance Sees Fewer Assault Survivors Seek Services

Decrease follows nationwide trend

"...in 2019. During her monthly update to the city's Public Safety Commission on Jan. 6, SAFE's Senior Director of..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...Travis County reported that only 2,108 Democrats and 2,487 Republicans – a grand total of 0.46% of eligible voters..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature

The Cost of Clearing the Rape Kit Backlog

APD agrees to fund SAFE kit testing through pre-existing funds

"...this month. Last Monday during a meeting of the Public Safety Commission, APD Chief of Staff Brian Manley and..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Cost of Clearing the Rape Kit Backlog

APD agrees to fund SAFE kit testing through pre-existing funds

"...this month. Last Monday during a meeting of the Public Safety Commission, APD Chief of Staff Brian Manley and..."

Sept. 13, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Did the City Jump Into Bed With Taser Too Fast?

Lawsuit seeks to block body camera contract

"...who's reportedly been meeting with company representatives and was publicly skeptical of city Purchasing's decision during Council meetings –..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Daily Hustle: 4/9/10 (Updated)

Something fishy with Fire Dept recruiting?

"...from the firefighter associations, past AFD recruiters, and the Public Safety Commission before bringing it back to Council for..."

April 9, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Dangerous Toys This Holiday Season

Is that fidget spinner really a killing machine?

"...devoted primarily to a joint effort with the Texas Public Interest Research Group publicizing their 32nd annual “Trouble in..."

Nov. 27, 2017 News Post by Michael King

When Confessions Prove False

Jonathan Holt told police he'd murdered his wife. But he hadn't killed her, and the cops should have known it.

"...crime scene that have not been released to the public." 'Tunnel Vision'..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Hair Analysis: The Root of the Evidence Problem

Texas takes on first-in-the-nation statewide case review

"...The Texas Forensic Science Commission voted unanimously Friday morning to move forward with a..."

Jan. 13, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...more roiling discussion of Austin Ener­gy's proposed rate changes (public hearing at 6pm, and another one likely for March..."

Feb. 10, 2012 News Feature

Long-Awaited Reforms at Austin Police Academy Just Aren’t Happening. Why?

How the fish rots

"...then rejected or approved, other changes community members proposed; public support for the committee work and reform efforts from..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cadet Training Delayed as APD Continues Reckoning With Charges of Racism

More investigations and audits for the Austin Police

"...will examine "interactions between APD and members of the public," per the memo, including a range of incidents from..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Real Reason Behind James Hawley's Retirement From EMS?

Assistant chief quit amid APD investigation

"...a bevy of documents sent our way by ATCEMS’s Public Information Office that detail a four-month investigation by APD’s..."

March 2, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Community-Built, Community-Driven Oversight?

Austin's activists have got a plan

"...of the old deal. In a presentation to the Public Safety Commission on Monday, coalition leaders explained that they..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

A (Citizen Review) Panel of Experts?

Council considers police contract today at 3pm

"...to discuss complaints and critical incidents, and to hear public input. One change that’s gone under the radar is..."

Dec. 13, 2017 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Headlines

"...The Public Safety Commission punted on a recommendation to City Council..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature

APD Readies Trans-Inclusive Victim ID Policy

Department will adopt a victim neutral affidavit by year's end

"...Additional policy changes keep public information officers updated on names and pronouns, and mandate..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...Congressional Republicans balked at their own House Republican Conference's plan to..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...website the Austin Bulldog for defamation after it published publicly available court documents related to his custody dispute with..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Body Cameras for APD, but When?

Likely two-year timeline before full implementation

"...Monday night’s City Council Public Safety Committee hearing took up, among other things, the..."

April 28, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

ATCEMS: Growing Overtime & Stress

EMS covers the city, but the stress is showing

"...Asked about the perceived shortage in staffing, ATCEMS Public Infor­ma­tion Officer Commander Mike Benavides said, "That, while on..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Civics 101

"...SXSW INPUT: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION will consider crime, emergency response, and related..."

May 2, 2014 News Column

Headlines

"...fired the first shot with initial estimates to the Public Safety Commission of wanting to add 90, 116, or..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature

Headlines

"...system works, and how little money lawmakers allocated for public education (see "Dietz Rules Against School Finance System")...."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature

Headlines

"...Council gathers today, Thursday, Sept. 1, for the last public hearing on the proposed city budget and property tax..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature

Council Set to Approve Settlement for Sexual Assault Class Action Lawsuit

2018 lawsuit argued systemic flaws in justice system failed survivors

"...At its Jan. 24 meeting, the Council-appointed Public Safety Commission voted unanimously, with Commissioner Rebecca Bernhardt absent,..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sexual Assault and the City

District Judge Lee Yeakel will hear arguments on whether to dismiss the class action suit filed by rape survivors against the city

"...America," a two-part news report from Newsy, Reveal, and ProPublica that revealed the questionable way police departments across the..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...The Public Safety Commission elected officers for the next year on..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature

Contract Talk: What About EMS?

Police impasse overshadowing EMS?

"...EMS Assoc­iation President Tony Marquardt's Monday presentation to the Public Safety Commission on his union's stalled meet-and-confer negotiations with..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Quote of the Week: Chas Moore

The second best activist in the city has some thoughts about police brutality

"...– Austin Justice Coalition founder Chas Moore at Monday’s Public Safety Commission meeting..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Column

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