Buehler Lawsuit Victory

Peaceful Streets Project founder can take his civil rights suit to trial

"...the two addressing claims that Oborski and Snider used excessive force against Buehler and a freestanding claim of malicious..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Officer Will Not Face Criminal Charges in Connection with Traffic Stop Shooting

Whether officer will be disciplined by chief remains unknown

"...the officer and city responsible for the use of excessive force and for Barton's unlawful arrest and false imprisonment...."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

UPDATED: Testimony Concludes in Carter Case

Closing arguments scheduled for Tuesday morning

"...At issue is whether Wagner used excessive force when firing multiple rounds into a vehicle in..."

June 10, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Officers Testify in Carter Shooting Case

Testimony continues in civil suit filed by Carter family

"...evening, and whether he violated Carter's rights by using excessive force. The suit was brought by Carter's parents, represented..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Did Ott Hide Ethics Study From Council?

Many employees don't believe city has a strong ethical culture, 2010 survey shows

"...conduct its research. That represents roughly 40% of the workforce – a relatively enormous sample size. That should make..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The AggreGAYtor: November 13

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...is suing the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for excessive force in park dispute...."

Nov. 13, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Convictions Stand, Despite Eviction

After a night of police drama, Occupiers regroup

"...with criminal assault. Occupy has countered that APD used excessive force during the eviction process and continued to follow..."

Feb. 10, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

The unsteady hand of Texas justice

"...– re-elected President Wayne Vincent and named Combined Law Enforce­ment Agencies of Texas President Todd Harrison second-in-command...."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Off the Record

The estate of Don Walser and Southbound's Lowkey both get their respective days in court

"...addressed at the hip-hop summit is the use of excessive force by the APD. Why March When You Can..."

June 4, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Daily Hustle: 5/3/10

Blue bins and 'hood friends

"...in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 6pm. An excessive force complaint is on the agenda, but who knows..."

May 3, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

No Criminal Indictment in Sanders Shooting

The criminal investigation into Nathaniel Sanders' death has come to a close

"...Quintana accountable for his unlawful actions and use of excessive force, and we look forward to having this case..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sanders Family Files Suit

Family says officer who shot Nate Sanders didn't follow protocol

"...of Austin, alleging in part that the officer used excessive force during a May confrontation with the 18-year-old that..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

WilCo Officials Close Ranks in Constable Race

Maverick WilCo Republican constable under fire from county officials

"...garnered endorsements from a slew of WilCo officials and law-enforcement groups, Griffin remains undaunted; he says this is not..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Cross-Border Craziness

Temporary injunction blocks feds' plan to use 'no match' Social Security letters, Senate authorizes construction of large chunk of border wall, and more

"...to use "no match" Social Security letters as an immigration-enforcement tool. "Under the [proposed] rule, businesses with employees whose..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Using the Word 'Hysterical' a Disservice

"...that have led the Department of Justice to review excessive force concerns in the Austin Police Department? There are..."

June 6, 2007 Postmarks

Me and My Shadows

Who are the two new figures looming behind Speaker Tom Craddick?

"...perjury, and APD Officer Michael Olsen, when accused of excessive force...."

May 28, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Smack Talking About the Police Chief Finalists

"...has done little to curb his officers' fondness for excessive force. While at this point we have no idea..."

April 9, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...that his government consistently retaliated against dissenters. "[P]olice used excessive force, threats, illegal arrests and torture to take back..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature

Patric Loses Civil Rights Suit Against APD

Questions still linger as to why the actor was arrested at all

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Beside the Point: Zoned Out

"...APD and Officer Scott Glasgow for alleged use of excessive force. The way things are going lately, maybe we..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: The Healing of Wounded Knee

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

"...opposed to persistent misconduct – especially persistent use of excessive force by some officers...."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Policing Sixth Street – in White and Black

Two conflicting stories – did a Downtown partier get out of control, or did the cops?

"...except for the details of what Bledsoe described as "excessive force" employed by the officer. (Moreover, according to Bledsoe,..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

What the Cops Say vs. What the Lawyer Says

"...except for the details of what Bledsoe described as "excessive force" employed by the officer. (Moreover, according to Bledsoe,..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Struggling for Police Accountability

"...issue, blatant and repeated police misconduct. Noise regulation and excessive force are two different subjects that must be dealt..."

April 7, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

This Week's Headlines

"...total of 112 complaints, including 23 for use of excessive force and 16 for "failure to investigate." A complete..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of cases brought to us each month about alleged excessive force or misconduct by APD. We have avoided political..."

June 28, 2002 Column

Oversight 101

An Introduction to Austin's new police oversight process

"...If the case involves death in police custody, excessive force, an officer-involved shooting, or a civil rights violation,..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The House considers a Top 10% law to address inequities at magnet high schools, and UT is embroiled in a free speech debate after a scuffle between faculty and university police.

"...The incident has raised questions at UT about excessive force by campus police protecting an outside group granted..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Lethal Weapon

FBI's use of tear gas questioned at Branch Davidian trial.

"..."judgment calls" by the FBI "concerning how best to enforce criminal laws are not subject to second-guessing via a..."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...incident, in which APD officers were accused of using excessive force when they raided a Valentine's Day party on..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Feature

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