City Settles Rocha Case

City approves $1 million settlement for the family of Daniel Rocha

"...operation in Southeast Austin in June 2005. Then Chief Stan Knee fired Schroeder; the termination was later upheld by..."

Dec. 11, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Insiders

Meet City Hall's local candidates for city manager

"...the external contenders, the three declared internal candidates – Assistant City Manager Laura Huffman, Aus­tin Energy General Manager Juan..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Media Watch: Gunga Jenny Meets the November Sweeps

November sweeps news, rumors, and other stuff

"...features from reporter Jenny Hoff, who had traveled to Afghanistan in search of local stories. Her head covered in..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Column by Kevin Brass

Messy Investigation of a Mess

Did Austin Police Sgt. Michael Olsen use excessive force when he shot and killed 25-year-old Kevin Brown? According to Internal Affairs, the answer is "inconclusive."

"...justified use of force. Based on these "facts and circumstances," Brown wrote, it is his "belief that an independent..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Journey of a Gun

Gun traveled circuitous path to Kevin Brown's hands

"...Brown. After some last-minute wrangling, with Brown and Smith standing at the driver-side window of the Jeep, Cannon reluctantly..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Millionaire Who Would Be Constable

Former APD cop wins lottery, settles brutality lawsuit, and embarks on dream of becoming a ... constable?

"...either officer was acting "reasonably" during the incident, a standard that must be met when seeking the qualified immunity..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Point Austin: No Bill

Grand jury clears APD's Olsen, but questions remain

"...Department of Justice are proceeding with additional inquiries, a standard procedural review from the APD while the DOJ pursues..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Beside the Point

Can council seize the reins at City Hall?

"...it took a year to replace former police Chief Stan Knee – now likely ingratiated as thoroughly with Afghanistan's..."

July 20, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Acevedo Chosen as New Police Chief: Let the sun shine in

City Manager picks Art Acevedo, a California Highway Patrol division chief, to be Austin's next top cop

"...Just more than a year after Austin Police Chief Stan Knee retired his position (to take a job as..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Key (Chain) to Chief Ellison's Heart

Hey, who wants an Austin Police badge?

"...portfolio was not tagged with the name of then-Chief Stan Knee.)..."

June 1, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD Idol: Top 5 Countdown

Five contenders still standing in contest for police chief

"...more than a year since former Austin Police Chief Stan Knee announced he would retire his position for a..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Porn Punishment at APD

Four Austin Police officers are off the job and on suspension in connection with a finding that each violated city policy by looking at porn or other "inappropriate" material on Web or e-mail while at work

"..."historically" – notably, under the leadership of former Chief Stan Knee – "these types of offenses haven't been dealt..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How Do You Pick a Chief?

APD reviewer list raises questions about the process

"...Not long after former Austin Police Chief Stan Knee retired last spring to take a security job..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APD's Muñoz Reinstated

Fired in May for host of administrative policy violations – including charges that he lied and used excessive force in connection with the alleged choking of a 15-year-old – officer's punishment gets reduced to three-day suspension

"...Muñoz's behavior. Guttshall concluded that Muñoz's chain-of-command, including then-Chief Stan Knee, apparently relied on mere portions of the entire..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

School Days

"...dad had, a fear of systems." Under former Chief Stan Knee, he explained, APD changed its attitude toward immigrants...."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...for bringing the city's sewer system up to EPA standards, he oversaw $200 million worth of work and contracts...."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...An independent arbitrator on Tuesday upheld retired APD Chief Stan Knee's termination of Officer Julie Schroeder, who shot and..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Ortiz were promoted March 13 to the rank of assistant chief, to fill the two Fifth Floor spots vacated..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature

CRP Leak

The city wants to know who leaked the Citizens Review Panel recommendations to the press

"...avoiding any use of the I-word. Former Harris Co. assistant DA Charles Noll will conduct interviews and gather information,..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

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"...in downtown Austin. Maybe these photos will help people understand just what that means. Maybe people who give their..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Column

How Many?

"...last two years without the officers involved receiving any substantial punishment?..."

Nov. 30, 2005 Postmarks

APD 'Vastly Overfunded'

"...to get their priorities in line. Are you listening, Stan [Knee]?..."

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Point Austin: Halloween Masks

Everyone had a role to play, and some performed better than others

"...rookies, especially in East Austin; and a uniform disciplinary standard for all personnel. The department has specific objections to..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

A Mala Sangre timeline

"...the bottom" of the case he should look at then-Assistant Chief Jimmy Chapman...."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Civil rights groups still ask for punitive action against APD

"...lawsuit. In the weeks that followed the shooting, the circumstances of the case were the subject of an intense..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

We Need to See 'Actual' Justice

"...a subjective one that apparently doesn't require any physical resistance), but we don't know if Rocha actually did resist...."

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"...assault prevention and service agency, it is hard to understand why the photographer chose several pictures with high school..."

July 1, 2005 Column

Doesn't Trust City's Leadership

"...audience last Thursday night in anticipation that Police Chief Stan Knee, Mayor Will Wynn, and City Manager Toby Futrell..."

June 27, 2005 Postmarks

Naked City

"...usual, protests ensued and APD clammed up, but Chief Stan Knee is promising stronger communications with neighborhood leaders in..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Doesn't Like Tasers

"...our community? If 95% of Austin police follow the standard mode of operation, is that enough? Or is the..."

May 5, 2005 Postmarks

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