APD's Stan Knee Goes East – Way East

After nine years, APD Chief Stan Knee steps down and moves – to Afghanistan

"...Effective June 4, Austin Police Chief Stan Knee will resign his position as APD's chief administrator..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weak at the Knee?

Chief Stan Knee's tenure at the APD has had many external successes, and several internal failures.

"...When Stan Knee was sworn in as the new chief of..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Good Morning, Afghani-Stan!

Stan Knee will be one of thousands of former U.S. police officers now working abroad in lucrative postings, typically as private employees of international conglomerates under contract to the U.S. government

"...This month's abrupt departure of Chief Stan Knee from his post at the helm of the..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Futrell Spares Knee: 'Moving Forward' at APD

Police chief scolded, not punished

"...According to City Manager Toby Futrell, Austin Police Chief Stan Knee did not harbor any ill intent when he..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Knee Won't Let Fishing Cops Off the Hook

Police chief throws more than one book at the Decker Creek Six

"...Six APD officers have been disciplined by Chief Stan Knee for fishing at the Decker Creek Power Station..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Did Knee and Futrell Leak APD Warrants?

Whistle-blower testimony raises new questions concerning actions of city officials

"...Department detective, Austin city officials – including APD Chief Stan Knee and City Manager Toby Futrell – may have..."

April 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Staha Sex Case: The Story According to Knee

The police chief confirms key details in a 10-year-old misconduct case

"...word from the Austin Police Dept. is that Chief Stan Knee is still "reviewing" a recommendation from the Office..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: The Healing of Wounded Knee

A tale of two city memos suggests more than paper-shuffling needed at APD

"...dropped in the city's conduct review of APD Chief Stan Knee, and it was not exactly a steel-toed work..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Must Stan Take the Stand?

Questions about the APD's disciplinary sanctions mean the chief might have to take the stand.

"...Will Austin Police Department Chief Stan Knee have to testify in court regarding his department's..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Knee-Jerk Reactions

APD Chief Knee announces plans to fix the city's police response time problems and reduce traffic fatalities. But will simply moving cops around work?

"...his May 30 press conference, Austin Police Dept. Chief Stan Knee announced the first quarter of 2002 has brought..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Schroeder Sues Knee and City

Austin Police Officer Julie Schroeder, who was terminated last month in connection with the June 9 fatal shooting of Daniel Rocha, seeks an injunction to keep Knee from interfering with her ability to investigate and build a case that could result in her reinstatement

"...Rocha, on Dec. 6 filed suit against APD Chief Stan Knee and the city of Austin, seeking an injunction..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Knee-Deep in Hot Water

A retired investigator testifies that APD might engage in selective prosecution.

"...Police Dept. Detective Gary Fleming's appearance on the witness stand June 19, it's unlikely that department administration officials will..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Attorney Report on Knee Calls for Changes at APD

City criticizes APD management, but Knee's fate unclear

"...Department handles officer discipline, under the leadership of Chief Stan Knee. In response to the chief's request that the..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Knee-Jerk Reporting

"...disciplinary memos regarding the officers' suspension, written by Chief Stan Knee in February and March, that it had obtained..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Stan Ain't Stand-ing Yet

"...in the case. Edwards seeks to call APD Chief Stan Knee to the stand to address these claims...."

July 26, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Knee, Wynn, Futrell Austin's 'A' Team

"...Austin police and the city's minority communities. APD Chief Stan Knee told reporters that the press conference was intended..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Discovering Chief Knee

"...the other to subpoena the testimony of APD Chief Stan Knee. Predictably, the city is fighting both motions. While..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Snyder Plea Spares Knee

"...place. After that ruling, Edwards duly subpoenaed APD Chief Stan Knee; not surprisingly, the city wasn't hip on having..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Farewell, Stan Winston

FX guru dies, and a nation reaches fondly for its Pumpkinhead DVD.

"...Just about every film fan has their favorite Stan Winston moment. For me, it was the bit in..."

June 17, 2008 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Schroeder File

For APD and Austin, Knee's decision was the right one

"...the many more times that it isn't. APD Chief Stan Knee concluded that in the June 9 shooting, Officer..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Column by Michael King

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 and unzips the..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

More Bad Blood

Chief Knee announced an investigation into Jimmy Chapman's testimony; it should probably start with Knee's own testimony.

"...On Aug. 28, Austin Police Chief Stan Knee announced the initiation of an independent investigation into..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: What Happens Next?

Suggestions for a 2004 City Hall to-do list

"...Stan Knee? Why? Jimmy Chapman is gone. That is good...."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...a mild scolding, not punishment, to Austin Police Chief Stan Knee for inconsistent disciplining of officers and "incorrect" statements..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'There's Going to Be Some Changes'

The latest Mala Sangre testimony dismantles the APD party line

"...unpleasant questions about the Mala Sangre scandal? Did APD Assistant Chief Jimmy Chapman lie under oath and try to..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Spinning the Story

The APD and U.S. Attorney's official position on Mala Sangre

"...an extensive interview with the Chronicle last week, Chief Stan Knee and Assistant Chief Rick Coy responded at length..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Matters of Perception

Evidence suggest that former APD officer Timothy Enlow hasn't been completely honest -- nor have those who have testified against him.

"...difference between a "lie" and a "mistake." According to Assistant Chief Jim Fealy, who testified Thursday, when officers are..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...it gets right down to it, than Police Chief Stan Knee. The APA has an effective veto over department..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

APD's White Settles: The End of Mala Sangre?

Unanswered questions leave a cloud over top brass

"...filed suit in May 2002, charging that former APD Assistant Chief Jimmy Chapman had him transferred from a plum..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Chapman off the Job as Mala Sangre Probe Continues

The APD assistant chief is (finally) placed on restricted duty as questions swirl about his honesty under oath.

"...On Sept. 10, Austin Police Chief Stan Knee finally decided to place Assistant Chief Jimmy Chapman..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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