Republicans Vow to “Re-Fund the Police” by Seizing Local Control

State grabs power to dictate local public safety budgets

"...measures this session to target localities that "defund the police" – that not only strike at the ability of..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Mulls Radical Changes to Police Structure

Reimagining public safety – and how to pay for it

"...safety – looking for ways to reduce the Austin Police Department's budget by at least $100 million. [inset-1-right]..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

GOP Bill Will Double Austin ISD Police

Parents say they don't want more officers

"...Kevin Foster spoke to the quality of Austin ISD police. "The movement of this department over the last several..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lege Lines: Film Incentive Program Funding Uncertain, Anti-Choice Buffoonery, and More

Lege considers film incentive program funding and anti-choice antics take hold

"...Prevention Research Institute of Texas ("Davis: Abbott Failed to Police CPRIT," May 16, 2014). This year, Gov. Greg Abbott..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACCESS News Trying to Fill Funding Void

Program for deaf and hard-of-hearing may not have third season

"...attracting a diverse group of guests – from Austin Police Department Chief Art Acevedo and UT Law professor Sanford..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Constables: The Rodney Dangerfields of Police Work

Constables forced to defend their jobs

"...In the new 2008 budget, Griffin was denied his funding request for a court security officer, and he was..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Austin-Based Justice Center Will Get Funding From NFL

Texas Appleseed to get a portion of $6.5 Million

"...amid the Colin Kaepernick controversy and the prior year's police killings of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge and Philando..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Davis: Abbott Failed to Police CPRIT

Senator accuses attorney general of turning a blind eye

"...investigate whether Perry committed a crime by cutting state funding for the Public Integrity Unit (the body charged with..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Manager Presents $4.5 Billion City Budget

2021-22 FY proposal earmarks funds for police, parks, homelessness response

"...$1.2 billion in spending on General Fund programs, like police, parks, and homelessness response. The proposed budget calls for..."

July 16, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Meet the New Chief, Not the Same as the Old Chief

Chacon commits to change as academy moves toward reopening

"...Joe Chacon leveled up to become interim Chief of Police, as Brian Manley retires this weekend after 30 years..."

March 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Gets Surprised by APD's New State Grants

Refund the police?

"...immediately cut a historic $20 million from the Austin Police Department budget and set the groundwork for another $130..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Interim City Manager Quietly Unveils Budget Proposal

In it: raises, more police funding, and restructuring

"...(costing $1.5 million). The three public safety departments – police, fire, and emergency medical services – account for about..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Three Cheers for Spelman

Council member makes his final pitch for sane police spending

"...in (to a degree) the growth of the Austin Police Depart­ment budget. The APD was requesting 59 new officers..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Austin at Large: Carnival of the MAGAnimals

Baroque, sugar-soaked fantasies, fueled by copaganda, litter our streets

"...drafted a bill to transfer control of the Austin Police Depart­ment to the Texas Department of Public Safety, "just..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council District 6: Flannigan Faulted for Progressive Politics

Challengers run to incumbent’s right on homelessness, police spending

"...us in August that allowing public camping and canceling police cadet classes were both "boneheaded" decisions. Dr. Jennifer Mushtaler,..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Chacon Still Can’t Seal the Deal for License Plate Readers

Privacy, justice advocates oppose surveillance program

"...once again, postpone a vote on allowing the Austin Police Department to reinstate use of its Automated License Plate..."

Sept. 3, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Opportunity to Reimagine Public Safety Is Here Right Now. Will Austin Take It?

“We want everything that can be done outside of the police, to be done outside of the police.”

"...ignore their unanimous recommendation not to reopen the Austin Police Department's dysfunctional training academy, which has been under heavy..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...included a global pandemic and a major rupture in police-community relations, during which Council members understandably paid less attention..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

This Is Your City Budget

More police, vanishing grants, rising costs, and ... Jazzercise?

"...of which wouldn't even cover half a month of police overtime?..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Council Poised to Enact First APD Reforms and Budget Cuts

Change begins now

"...City Council is poised to approve a package of police reforms today, Thursday, June 11, in the first substantive..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Crime and Coronation

Lengthy City Council meeting reinforces police staffing, congratulates APD

"...how best to express their intention to hire more police officers. All in all, it was one of those..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

City Council Redirects APD Funds to Abortion Support Access

$250K to flow toward abortion support services

"...$250,000 as part of its historic reallocation of Austin Police Department funds toward health and social service programs...."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Recap: A Quick Start, But No Victory Lap, on Reworking Public Safety

Council unites behind prompt reforms, big APD budget cuts

"...steps toward creating a new reality for the Austin Police Department...."

June 12, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Approves Operator for First Trauma Recovery Center in Texas

Safety > punishment

"...Austin gathered steam three years ago as uprisings against police violence spread throughout the United States. The provocative political..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Should Yogurt Shop Investigation Be Subject of External Review?

Public Safety Commission member thinks so

"...consider a resolution for consideration by Council to direct funding for the outside review of Austin Police Department investigations..."

June 1, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Body Cameras for APD, but When?

Likely two-year timeline before full implementation

"...other things, the topic of body cameras for Austin Police Department officers. It appeared as though all sides were..."

April 28, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

The Rise and Fall of Jason Dusterhoft (and His Frenemies)

A trip down APD's Memory Lane, from the Chronicle archives

"...– home of the executive team of the Austin Police Department – is such a long-running soap opera, we've..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...Donald Trump. Then, in 2019, justice groups helped increase funding to improve Austin's mental health crisis response. Reflective, Not..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: 10 Days of Gun Violence on Red River

Police step up presence in the Red River Cultural District as merchants’ association pushes for city improvements following three separate shootings in 10 days

"...Despite a citywide decrease in violent crimes this year, police report an uptick in the Downtown area. Sunday, July..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Public Notice: Waitin' for the Money

Budget, bond drama overshadows all else

"...share of the overall pie, presumably instead of more police funding; even as public safety advocates point to a..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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