Hays County Deputy Shoots, Kills Patient in Kyle Emergency Room

County Judge questions police account

"...was shot in the back, multiple times; that a taser was available but not used – and so I..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Yet Another Reason to Oppose Police Violence: It's Costing Us Millions of Dollars

Money for victims, perpetrators, and alternatives all comes from the same place

"...by Quentin Perkins after he was shot with a Taser at 12th and Red River in 2018. The two..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Manley Makes His Exit

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

"...officers who shot an unarmed Black man with a Taser gun and filed incident reports that, in Manley's assessment,..."

Feb. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...pulled out of his car and shot with a Taser gun until he died. Edwards represents nine people injured..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Outgoing District Attorney Postpones Police Cases Until January

Is justice delayed justice denied?

"...died in custody after being repeatedly shocked with a Taser by Williamson County deputies who'd chased him into Travis..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines

"...Brian Encinia to Sandra Bland, threatening her with a Taser when she didn't immediately get out of her car..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

APD fires two cops for excessive force and ushers in new de-escalation policy

"...a situation before reverting to using their hands or Taser. Austin Justice Coalition co-founder Chas Moore called the new..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Margaret Moore Declines Prosecution of Cops Who Killed Morgan Crocker

Officers no-billed in Sept. 14, 2016, OIS

"...call, got into a footrace, and eventually deployed his Taser, which caused Crocker to fall to the ground. By..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...Body Cam Update: APD plans to distribute 198 Taser-made cameras to beat cops working out of the department's..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature

In the Name of Innovation

Council considers institutional racism, a suitor for Brackenridge Hospital

"...sued (thus far unsuccessfully) over the contract awarded to Taser Inter­national. This proposed $4 million contract (Item 21) for..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Police Consider Community Reforms

After a year spent making headlines APD prioritizes policing equity

"...of use-of-force that places more "severity" value on, say, Taser use than weaponless use of hands or feet to..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Headlines

"...officer Vanessa Jimenez for 20 days on Friday for Taser­ing a handcuffed individual for five seconds during a March..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature

The Luv Doc: Uncool!

Yes, you should stop checking his phone

"...That said, I truly believe your overactive imagination is..."

July 1, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Council: It's All on Camera

City Council gets ready to dive back into the breach

"...(Items 30 and 31), amounting to $9.4 million to Taser International (plus two extensions bringing the total to $12..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...announced the successful completion of its pilot program with Taser International. Next, the purchasing department will issue a recommendation..."

April 15, 2016 News Feature

Acevedo Speaks About Freeman Termination

Police chief says officer violated APD policies in shooting teen

"...amount of force that was available to him (ASP, Taser, Pepper Spray, physical force),” Acevedo continued. “Furthermore, Officer Freeman..."

March 21, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Sanctity of All Life?

Notes on David Joseph's death

"...equipped with various weapons, such as pepper spray and Tasers – neither of which Freeman chose to utilize. Freeman..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Post by Kahron Spearman

APD Releases Name of Officer Involved in Shooting

David Joseph died in hospital after being shot by cop

"...speculate as to why Freeman did not deploy his Taser...."

Feb. 9, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Sandra Bland Trooper Indicted, Fired

Rep. Garnet Coleman reflects on the case

"...her car, and to "light [her] up" with his Taser...."

Jan. 6, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Three Deaths Before Dawn

Two unrelated shootings leave three dead

"...Murphy, and John Nelson – attempted to use a Taser on Munroe, but it was "ineffective." Munroe retreated into..."

July 10, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Use of Force, Apartments, & TNCs

Jury awards $1M in civil rights suit; SOI ordinance halted

"...man gets $1 million dollars after being punched and Tasered by a couple of APD officers; Austin landlords can..."

March 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Headlines

"...on Chacon in the process, and Rose used his Taser, one of the probes hitting Chacon...."

March 6, 2015 News Feature

Buehler Acquitted

"Peaceful Streets" founder wins another legal battle

"...and eventually submitted to Oborski after Snider unholstered his Taser...."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

TCDP Holds Police Accountability Forum

APD goes on the defensive

"...child who was reportedly recently struck by a police Taser, APD has improved its record on police brutality since..."

Sept. 4, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

The Aftermath

Days later, the Red River rampage echoes through many lives

"...from Ninth Street; ultimately, Traylor had to fire his Taser twice at a "combative" Owens before he and Desor­meaux..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW: Two Dead, 23 Wounded on Red River Street

Police say drunken driver drove through festival barricade

"...the scene on foot; police chased him, used a taser to subdue him, and arrested him, Acevedo said...."

March 13, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Council: Tasers "R" Us!

Council returns with a bursting agenda

"...Nor will that protect you against tasers (Item 37, on consent): According to the backup on..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Aftermath: Troopers Bust Protesters

In the heat of the abortion protests, some say the DPS used excessive force

"...taken to Brackenridge and treated for injuries consistent with Taser use. Herrera said she was Tasered and then dragged..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Amy Gentry

Your Word Is Your Bond

Travis County moves toward broader pretrial release of the accused, but commercial bondsmen say it will never work

"...pages of Evan­o­vich's mysteries. Zak carries mace and a Taser, and does get into physical struggles with bond-jumpers; occasionally..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Working 'The Corner'

Neighbors and officials plan one more effort to save the neighborhood around 12th and Chicon

"...alley. Officers chased him and had to use a Taser to get him under control and arrested; the very..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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