APD's Investigation Complete But Biased?

Independent investigation into Nathaniel Sanders shooting death suggests problems within APD

"...The independent investigation into the shooting death of Nathaniel Sanders II..."

Oct. 5, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

CRP Requests Outside Investigation of Sanders Shooting

Panel asked whether police had probable cause to 'interfere' with Sanders and friends – much less shoot them

"...panel, the Citizen Review Panel, officially requested an outside, independent investigation into the police shooting death of Nathaniel Sanders..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City to Open Investigation into Alleged Racism Atop APD

Accused assistant chief retired abruptly earlier this week

"...information. In an email to City Council announcing the investigation, Cronk wrote, “Racist language, slurs, intolerance, and derogatory behaviors..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Murder Investigation Opened in Sandra Bland Case

D.A. looking into death at Waller Co. jail

"...yesterday, July 20, that his office is opening an investigation into whether the death of Sandra Bland was a..."

July 21, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Messy Investigation of a Mess

Did Austin Police Sgt. Michael Olsen use excessive force when he shot and killed 25-year-old Kevin Brown? According to Internal Affairs, the answer is "inconclusive."

"...That is among the questions an administrative investigation conducted by Internal Affairs detectives is expected to answer..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council to Consider Launching New Investigation Into APD Following Allegations of Racism

Multiple reviews and a "sense of urgency"

"...by Council Mem­ber Natasha Harper-Madison to launch a new investigation into the Austin Police Department following allegations of racism..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Examines Bias in Sanders Investigation

The focus has narrowed on an Internal Affairs investigator

"...As part of the IA investigation to determine whether Quintana violated department policy during the..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Citizen Review Panel to Consider Sanders Shooting Investigation

CRP will hear public comment Tuesday night (Aug. 18) at City Hall

"...Review Panel will begin its analysis of the internal investigation into the shooting death of Nathaniel Sanders II after..."

Aug. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

UPDATED: Council Calls for Independent Audit of APD's Rape Cases

CM Alison Alter says this is the "next step, not the end of the journey"

"...the City Manager’s Office to hire a nationally recognized, independent entity – free of “any conflict of interests” –..."

Feb. 6, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

No Knock and No Crack, Pt. 4

Was the drug raid that took life of 92-year-old in Atlanta in 2006 caused by a quota system at police department?

"...of APD drug enforcement activities as well as an independent investigation by the feds...."

Nov. 10, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Sophia King: Is the Case Closed?

The city should have known its report couldn't bring "closure" in the Eastside shooting death.

"...in the hullabaloo over the secret report of the independent investigation into the shooting death of Sophia King. Since..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

APA, Futrell Turn Up the Heat

The city manager and police union continue slinging barbs over the withholding of the King investigation results.

"...blocking public release of the findings of an outside investigation into the June 2002 shooting death of Sophia King..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Halloween Masks

Everyone had a role to play, and some performed better than others

"...Especially if the CRP intends to call for an independent investigation of the Rocha shooting – which at this..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Column by Michael King

KeyPoint to Investigate Sanders Shooting

The decision has not escaped criticism

"...the selection of KeyPoint Government Solutions to conduct an independent investigation into the May police shooting death of Nathaniel..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sophia King: What Happens Now?

The city, APD, and police union haggle over what kind of "independent" review will be made of the King shooting.

"...Citizen Review Panel had voted unanimously to recommend an independent investigation into the June 11 shooting death of Sophia..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The state attorney general tells the city what it already knew.

"...Austin officials may not release the report of the independent investigation into the June 2002 police shooting of Sophia..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Never-Ending Story

Independent? Chain? The Bookstore Dilemma

"...consumers per capita actively considering whether they should frequent independent or chain stores -- and this goes beyond just..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Tatum Report Depicts Bleak Conditions for Accountability at APD

Is meaningful reform to address bias, bigotry “aspirational at best”?

"...Manley and former Assistant Chief Justin Newsom. “At this investigation’s conclusion, we can say we have gathered a great..."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Naked City

APD says independent inquiry will allow for more public confidence

"...Knee announced that the department has changed its own investigation into the motorcycle wreck deaths of APD Cmdr. Shauna..."

Dec. 31, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...last, the summary was released last week of an investigation designed to determine whether former APD Assistant Chief Jimmy..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...there's nothing to see here: It appears that the independent investigation initiated by the Office of the Police Monitor..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Campfire Horror Story

How Carole Keeton Strayhorn and the state destroyed a healing camp for kids

"...In Gaines' mind, Strayhorn's investigation would root out inefficiencies and confirm that child protection..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...On Aug. 22, the police chief initiated an independent administrative investigation of Assistant Chief Jimmy Chapman. This investigation..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Column

'Chronicle' Sensationalized Chapman Story

"...facts. On Aug. 22, the police chief initiated an independent administrative investigation of Assistant Chief Jimmy Chapman. This investigation..."

Sept. 9, 2003 Postmarks

More Bad Blood

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

"...Police Chief Stan Knee announced the initiation of an independent investigation into whether APD Assistant Chief Jimmy Chapman committed..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...perhaps no more evident than during the Mala Sangre investigation, an eight-year saga that began, in 1995, with a..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

More Disputes in King Case

"...Nov. 7 city officials announced the selection of an independent investigator -- the Dallas law firm of Bellinger &..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Long-delayed whistleblower case finally headed for court

"...Chapman may have interfered with a defunct mid-Nineties drug-trafficking investigation code-named Mala Sangre (Bad Blood). White's is at least..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...The Austin Independent School District began exploring the possibility of school closures..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Suppressed KeyPoint Sanders Report

Quintana "recklessly … endangered" self and others

"...city to review the Austin Police Department Internal Affairs investigation into last year’s police shooting death of Nathaniel Sanders..."

May 7, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

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