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Carter will start this summer
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May 7, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith
Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance
Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants
"...between city leadership and advocates for a strong system of police oversight will now move to the courts...."
Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Brian Manley to Be Named Lone Finalist for Chief of Austin Police
City Manager Spencer Cronk to make announcement Monday
"...is the only finalist being considered for the vacancy of chief of the Austin Police Department. Cronk will put..."
April 30, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger
City Manager Names Interim Chief Joseph Chacon as Chief of Austin PD
APD veteran awaits City Council confirmation next week
"...After officials in Boise, Idaho, and Waco, Texas, passed on the..."
Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders
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
"...When members of a group calling itself JUST America were brought onstage..."
June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders
UPDATE: Ott Asks DOJ For Review of Police Tactics
Request comes on heels of Jackson shooting death
"...UPDATE: In the wake of last month's police shooting death of Larry Eugene Jackson,..."
Aug. 5, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith
Office of Police Oversight Puts Its Difficulties With APD Leadership in Writing
Report offers insight into limitations OPO faces in doing its work
"...The city of Austin Office of Police Oversight's first annual report, released..."
June 25, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
UPDATED: Victim of Police Shooting Struggled With Mental Illness
Investigation ongoing into Tuesday's shooting
"...Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo said in a Wednesday afternoon press..."
April 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith
Labor Negotiations: A Matter of Police Oversight
Police Monitor Deven Desai brings his agenda to bargaining sessions
"...The city and its police union resumed contract negotiations on June 8, 10 days..."
June 16, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
Ten Defining Moments of Austin's Intense Year of Police-Community Conflict
We Fought the Law
"...Picture Prompted by controversy that arose at the end of 2019 around abruptly retired Assistant Chief Justin Newsom, a..."
Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Bloodthirsty Chief of Bat City
Don't drink and drive: APD's Art Acevedo is out for blood on Halloween
"...Halloween, there's yet another reason not to be a scofflaw fool: Get caught driving drunk, and Austin Police Department..."
Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance
Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants
Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Lisa Davis, Cincinnati Assistant Chief, Selected as Austin’s Next Police Chief
Council to take confirmation vote next week
"...made his decision: Lisa Davis will be Austin’s next chief of police...."
Aug. 2, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders
APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy
Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police
"...Joseph Chacon will retire from the Austin Police Department in two weeks, ending a career at APD..."
Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
APD Veteran Named Interim Police Chief as City Launches Speedy Search
Joe Chacon not a “placeholder,” says City Manager Cronk
"...Assistant Chief Joe Chacon has gotten the nod from City Manager..."
March 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders
Interim Chief Makes Final Cut of Contenders to Lead APD
Chacon chosen alongside candidates from Dallas, Los Angeles
"...Austin's Interim Chief of Police Joseph Chacon is one of three finalists..."
Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison
Out of Time
Denzel does a Southern-fried potboiler.
"...Dean Cain and John Billingsley. Denzel Washington remains one of the most charismatic and just plain likable actors since,..."
Oct. 10, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Council Recap: Meet the New Chief, Not the Same as the Old Chief
Chacon commits to change as academy moves toward reopening
"...With a unanimous vote of the City Council, Assistant Chief Joe Chacon leveled up..."
March 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders
Austin Identifies Top Seven Candidates for Next Police Chief
APD Interim Chief Joseph Chacon among those on the shortlist
"...the seven candidates on the shortlist for becoming Austin Police Department's next chief...."
July 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders
Austin Police Chief Brian Manley Announces Retirement
Manley's 30-year career with APD will end March 28
"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley will retire on March 28, following..."
Feb. 12, 2021 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
Austin Plays the APD Chief Dating Game
Finalists court the community for Austin police top job
"...The three finalists vying to be Austin's next chief of police each took their turn last week wooing..."
Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Point Austin: The Healing of Wounded Knee
A tale of two city memos suggests more than paper-shuffling needed at APD
"...other shoe has dropped in the city's conduct review of APD Chief Stan Knee, and it was not exactly..."
Feb. 25, 2005 News Column by Michael King
Chief Countdown
Austin police prepare for A2K; Chief Stan Knee says the evening will be almost business as usual
"...and 3am, Jan. 1, 2000, party organizers, the Austin Police Department, and an estimated crowd of 200,000 partygoers will..."
Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer
The Right-Wingification of UT
Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools
"...Chris Rufo stood before an audience of 50 at the University of Texas in a dark..."
Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Release of Breaion King Arrest Footage Leads to APD Investigations
Police and community members meet for “an open, honest dialogue”
"...are under way at APD into the policing strategies of two Henry sector (Southeast) cops and the oversight of..."
July 22, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger
Following Court Ruling, City Manager Moves to Eliminate Secret Police File
In memo, Broadnax outlines steps needed to eliminate G file
"...More than a year after voters approved the Austin Police Oversight Act and supporters sued to force the city..."
Sept. 13, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders
City Slowly Takes Steps to Launch Community Police Oversight Board
The board is mandated by the Austin Police Oversight Act
"...City of Austin leaders have finally identified the 11 individuals who..."
Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Austin’s Police Chief Begins “100-Day” Initiative to Engage Community, Develop Solutions to Department Problems
Lisa Davis wants to hear from police supporters and critics
"...Austin’s new chief of police, Lisa Davis, has launched a 100-day action..."
Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Police Association Signals Willingness to Comply With Oversight Act
Second day’s negotiations spark hope of agreement
"...In the week since negotiations between the city of Austin and the Austin Police Association over a new..."
March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
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