A Future for Local Community Policing Conference?

I.C.A.R.E. relies on private funding, needs more

"...The Austin Police Department's Office of Community Liaison hosted its second annual I.C.A.R.E. Community Conference in..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Community, Policing

City, police union, activists arrive at compromise with new four-year contract

"...change is just a part of a refocus on community engagement as the OPO takes responsibility for preliminary review..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin Police Consider Community Reforms

After a year spent making headlines APD prioritizes policing equity

"...the brief published last month by the Center for Policing Equity titled "The Science of Policing Equity: Measuring Fairness..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Model Policing

Chief Watson Stands Up for Community Methods

"...neighborhood officers, Austin Police Department's vanguard force in the "community policing" trend...."

Sept. 6, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Only 2% of Community Complaints About Austin Police Led to Discipline in 2022

Office of Police Oversight report highlights its lack of authority

"...than half as many complaints made against officers by community members in 2022 than in 2021, according to the..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Opinion: It’s Time to End the Oppressive Policing of Muslim Youth

An organizer argues against the targeted surveillance and aggressive policing tactics being used against Muslim youth, along with their Black and brown allies

"...However, surveillance and oppressive policing don't always look as starkly and directly violent. During..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Column by Ramish Nadeem

SXSW Panel: The Future of Policing

That thin blue line is a little shaky and could definitely use some help

"...responsible for implementing the future and the present of policing – and especially police/community interaction – I’d swear they..."

March 13, 2017 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hamilton ICE Policy Doesn't Reflect Community

"...He is holding everyone identified by ICE. This harms community policing, costs taxpayers, and destroys families. Greg Hamilton has..."

Feb. 28, 2012 Postmarks

How Does School District Policing Support Local Students?

To serve and protect

"...represent progress, or does it open the door to overpolicing in the classrooms? [inset-1-right]..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Autumn A. Arnett

Ten Defining Moments of Austin's Intense Year of Police-Community Conflict

We Fought the Law

"...of controversial officer-involved shootings raised the temperature of Austin's police/community relations, a month before George Floyd died at the..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Senate Takes Time to Make Austin Pay for De-policing

Making up trouble

"...it w/ endlessly growing budgets at the cost of community investment, & targets those who question that order." Less..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...It would prohibit civilian oversight commissions – like Austin’s Community Police Review Commission, which would be greatly empowered by..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

LGBTQ Bars Reclaim Their Place as Community Hubs

After Orlando, queer space is more important than ever

"...tragedy at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, the queer community is still coming to terms with the truth we've..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Food Feature by Sarah Marloff

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...and critical race theory. Three panels will follow, covering policing, health, and education. Hosts will provide lunch, and the..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Parking Policing

"...appearance, said Hamilton. Acknowledging the potential impact on the community, the council went the extra mile in notifying the..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

(Gasp!) Watson Was Right

The Former Chief, the Audit, the Research All Say: We Need Community Policing

"...APD Chief Elizabeth Watson may have been right about community policing, but Austin needs a more effective leader to..."

March 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

(Gasp!) Watson Was Right

The Former Chief, the Audit, the Research All Say: We Need Community Policing

"...APD Chief Elizabeth Watson may have been right about community policing, but Austin neess a more effective leader to..."

March 21, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

My Semester on the Beat

Wherein our reporter pursues the bad guys, abhors Problem People, studies community policing, and earns a perfect attendance koozie in the APD's Citizen Police Academy

"...Chief Charlie Ortiz, we in large part have APD's community policing program to thank for it. "Community policing" –..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Asking About APD

Department seeks feedback on its approach to community policing

"...its survey on "the Austin Police Department's approaches to community policing and how they may be improved." In an..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

New Tricks on South Congress

A Community Policing Success Story

"...the area's image. This latest phase of the APD community-policing initiative, a successor to the Self-Reliant Neighborhoods project begun..."

June 14, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

North Central Blues

APD's new North Central Area Command force is bringing community policing to blighted north central neighborhoods

"...combining traditional law enforcement techniques with aggressive and proactive community policing is a top priority for the NCAC...."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Police Proverbs

APD's new community brand, same old contract issues

"...detail the results of the Austin Police Department's recent community policing report, Chief Brian Manley piloted APD's new brand:..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Shapleigh on the Border

El Paso senator lays down the law on what's really important on cross-border crime

"...He put the disparity in part down to proper community policing. What was needed from Texas to help improve..."

July 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...were a lot of long faces in the business community," West says. The recent opening of the airport, he..."

June 4, 1999 News Feature

Weak at the Knee?

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

"...had shamed the department; and news headlines had broadcast community charges of racism and excessive use of force. By..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

“Reimagining” APD and Its Huge Budget Starts Now

City Council and the city manager try to move away from policing, but is it enough?

"...reduce the APD budget, but "to move away from policing and into alternatives that reduce harm," CM Greg Casar..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Reclaiming 'The Corner'

Neighbors, police, and prosecutors applaud the 'Drug Market Intervention' at 12th and Chicon

"...DMI is a radically new approach to policing, a strategy more about nuance and community cooperation than..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Northwest Neighborhood Association, which opposed the then-proposed Dell Jewish Community Center. Richard Fawal, Jack's campaign manager, said the charges..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature

Rundberg Rising

How do you keep improving a neighborhood after $1 million in grant money runs out?

"...overlooked part of Austin, it's a sign. It means community. It means involvement. It means somebody's paying attention...."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the Chiefs

Our notes on the candidates

"...This week, city officials, the community, and the local media got their first public meetings..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature by Michael King

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     NEXT ›    14 »