Police Association Signals Willingness to Comply With Oversight Act

Second day’s negotiations spark hope of agreement

"...Police Department’s use of a G file (confidential police misconduct records). Another provision they opposed doubles the amount of..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City, Austin Police Association Agree to Resume Contract Talks

First public bargaining session scheduled Wednesday

"...city is able to independently investigate those accused of misconduct are among the top issues city staff and the..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Orgs Disagree on Legality of Secret Police Records in New Court Filings

A hearing has been set for April 9

"...keeps confidential records related to investigations into alleged officer misconduct...."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Top Brass Contacted Former D.A. Staffer for “Anonymous Stories” on José Garza’s Office

D.A. says APD “condone” apparent search for dirt on him

"...or are unwilling to hold him accountable for his misconduct.”..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Approves $2 Million for Homelessness Study

Will it be money well spent?

"...supports studies, like those from Kroll Associates on police misconduct. But she said the message that McKinsey will deliver..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Office of Police Oversight report highlights its lack of authority

"...with carrying out the independent investigation into alleged officer misconduct that the people of Austin have demonstrated support for..."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Ken Paxton’s Top 10 Follies This Year

How was Ken’s year? Just impeachy.

"...fraud … The impeachment articles charged, “Paxton engaged in misconduct, private or public, of such character as to indicate..."

Dec. 14, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Austin Voters Overwhelmingly Adopt Police Oversight Ordinance

But the fight to enforce it was only beginning

"...independent and thorough investigations of police officers accused of misconduct, by investigators who don't work for APD. Last week,..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...agency is tasked with investigating police officers accused of misconduct, though it’s been hampered since 2021 following a successful..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...maintaining a "G file," a confidential collection of officer misconduct records. The Austin Police Oversight Act states that the..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature

Austin Law Department Argues City Council Can’t Stop Austin Police from Keeping Secret Files

Taylor trial addresses city’s G file policy

"...of the police department direct access to some officer misconduct records...."

Oct. 25, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...the city to provide confidential records relating to police misconduct investigations – held by the Austin Police Department in..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...prosecution here will serve as a deterrent [to police misconduct] any more than the prosecution of most offenses deter..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Will Soon Pay the Price for Shooting of 15-Year-Old Girl

APD misconduct lawsuits have cost the city more than $73 million over 10 years

"...Per a recent audit, Austin police misconduct lawsuits have cost the city more than $73 million..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...has been standard practice – state law requires some misconduct records be made public by request, but it allows..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

City’s “G File” no longer exists

"...has been standard practice – state law requires some misconduct records be made public by request, but the law..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Council Could Finally Compel City to Implement Police Oversight Law

Resolution would tell city to stop dragging feet

"...Austin Police Department, which OPO needs to investigate officer misconduct alleged by the public. The second would ensure that..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Teen Files “Rogue Prosecutor” Lawsuit Against Hays Co. Prosecutor

It’s likely the first suit of its kind in Texas

"...on Sept. 12 to have Higgins removed for official misconduct. Anderson told the Chronicle: "He's a jackass. He's disrespectful..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Higher Education: A New Student’s Guide to Cannabis in Austin

The illegal but accessible drug

"...or use of any illegal drug to be behavior "misconduct" and thus subject to potential disciplinary action. The Underground..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"...a class or type of criminal offense" as "official misconduct" for which prosecutors can be removed from office. Two..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Court Rejects New Evidence in Rodney Reed Death Penalty Case

Reed has long claimed innocence

"...an innocent man. Texans should be outraged that prosecutorial misconduct is going unchecked and the State is being given..."

June 30, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

How Texas A.G. Paxton’s Trumpian Antics Led to Impeachment

Sealing his fate

"...claims contained in the lawsuit and other evidence of misconduct. Now, Paxton has been suspended from office and will..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

We Have an Issue: Another Dispiriting Lege Session

Why does the Texas GOP hate Texans so much?

"...than demanding us taxpayers foot the bill for his misconduct. For more on that, see Brant Bingamon's report here.)..."

June 2, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

House Panel Recommends Ken Paxton Impeachment

High drama at the Lege as session winds down

"...evidence that Paxton has broken the law and committed misconduct multiple times over his nine years in office. The..."

May 25, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

San Marcos’ Police Contract Battles Heat Up

New contract tosses out previously included reforms

"...to make San Marcos police officers more accountable for misconduct...."

May 25, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...investigators can go about conducting investigations into complaints of misconduct stemming from complainants...."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

One of Austin’s Most Important Police Trials Is Off to a Strange Start

Curiouser and curiouser

"...of his Austin Police Department personnel records relating to misconduct investigations, but prosecutors won't; after half a day of..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Untouchable Status Seems to Fade Amid Scandals

Insiders claim impeachment seems likely

"...is requesting would keep the details of his alleged misconduct from ever becoming public. “Millions of taxpayer dollars have..."

May 24, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Pro Sports Leagues Violate Players’ Due Process Rights, UT Study Finds

And they have recommendations to make it right

"...United States' five major professional sports leagues handle player misconduct...."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Katie Karp

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

May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight

"...it, the police department would control investigation of officer misconduct from end-to-end, beginning with what allegations are investigated in..."

April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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