Will the Texas Legislature Take On Police Reform?

George Floyd Act, APD takeover, TCOLE all on Lege's agenda

"...Act in August, at the height of protests against police brutality that were unfolding across the nation. The omnibus..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Closer Look at the Resolutions To Address Structural Police Reform

"...is set to start down the path toward structural police reform with passage of the following four resolutions: Item..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Did a Weeks-Old Justice Advocacy Group Catch the Ear of Police?

Longtime criminal justice advocates wonder why Austin police are so keen to work with the nascent JUST America

"...onstage for a June 11 press conference with Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley to announce a suite of..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley Announces Retirement

Manley's 30-year career with APD will end March 28

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley will retire on March 28, following..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

We Fought the Law

"...third-party investigation known as the Tatum report revealed a police force beset by a culture of racism and a..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Among Texas Police Agencies With Poor Eyewitness ID Procedures

The Justice Project says Texas police agencies are way behind in implementing best practices that can decrease the incidence of mistaken identification.

"...The Austin Police Department "meets the minimum legal requirements" for the administration..."

Nov. 19, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Yet Another Reason to Oppose Police Violence: It's Costing Us Millions of Dollars

Money for victims, perpetrators, and alternatives all comes from the same place

"...Austin paid $8 million in settlements to victims of police violence, and another $800,000 to private law firms brought..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Veteran Named Interim Police Chief as City Launches Speedy Search

Joe Chacon not a “placeholder,” says City Manager Cronk

"...to serve as the interim leader of the Austin Police Department while the city undergoes a search for its..."

March 22, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Reform Follows Dysfunction

José Garza and Delia Garza didn't get elected by accident. The cops' own lies show us why.

"...I regret to inform you that yes, the militant police lobby in Austin has fallen into a deep well..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Police Association Will Do Whatever It Can to Kill the Voter-Approved Oversight Provisions

But, in a city that has made its will clear, that'll be an uphill battle

"...Six months ago, the Austin Police Assoc­i­ation launched a deceptive campaign to undermine efforts at..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

FY21 Budget Passes Unanimously With Big Cuts to Austin Police Funding

Council members celebrate first step, but acknowledge hard work ahead

"...to immediately cut about $20 million from the Austin Police Department budget, investing all of it into programs meant..."

Aug. 13, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Local Activists Call Out Police and Find Themselves Flagged as Threats

Doesn't take much to get on the watchlist

"...from a multi­-agency intelligence center operated by the Austin Police Department. The hack, called BlueLeaks, contains documents meant to..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

After Rocky Two Years, Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon Will Retire

Chacon joined APD in 1998

"...Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon announced today, Aug. 21, that he..."

Aug. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Eleven APD Officers Disciplined for Misconduct In Police-Brutality Protests

UPDATED: Seven more likely to face prosecution in May incidents

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley has disciplined 11 officers for misconduct..."

Dec. 2, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Police Chief Deposition Sheds Light on Daniel Perry Case, APD Shake-Ups

Strained relations between Austin Police officers, leadership at center of Joseph Chacon's deposition

"...A recent deposition by Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon is throwing light on the sudden..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Criminal Justice Reform Bills Pass

Bills passed last week head to Guv

"...Two criminal justice reform measures recommended last year by the Tim Cole Advisory..."

May 26, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Dallas Police Say One Line Is Fine

"...Jan. 7 approved a policy that would allow Dallas Police officials to hire applicants who have used “hard” drugs..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...to run on her record as a criminal justice reformer. She could point to her aggressive reorganization and rebuilding..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Council Hears Emotional Pleas for Change in Austin Police Leadership at Emergency Hearings

CMs join community in denouncing police violence at protests

"...with emotional testimony shared by people brutalized by Austin police officers at protests over the weekend, and ended with..."

June 5, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Long-Awaited Reforms at Austin Police Academy Just Aren’t Happening. Why?

How the fish rots

"...Reforming the Austin Police Academy's curriculum is critical to shifting..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...O'Connell at his side, and talked about the Austin Police Department officers indicted by a grand jury convened by..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Scores Low on Police Lineup Procedures

The Justice Project cites police department shortcomings when it comes to eyewitness identification of suspects

"...new report released by the Justice Project, the Austin Police Depart­ment "meets the minimum legal requirements" for administrating live..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin at Large: Polling and the Police

What we know, don't know, and need to know about the public's view of public safety

"...Austinites decisively do not support reducing funding for our police force. "Austinites want safety and justice, and not fewer..."

July 17, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Police Oversight: Starting From Scratch

Farah Muscadin’s work in progress

"...At a City Council work session in late May, Police Monitor Farah Muscadin sat down to talk about her..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

What State Police Patrolling Austin Means

Send in the troopers

"...would allow DPS to seize control of the Austin Police Department. Adler responded: "I don't get the naked, political..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...She wanted to ask why Christopher Taylor, the Austin police officer who shot Mike Ramos in late April, hadn't..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Kathy Mitchell Pushes for Criminal Justice Reform by Getting Serious About Being Compassionate

"...justice system just don't work. For example, as the police union loudly insists that Austin has too few cops,..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Criminal Justice Reform

Slow Train A-Comin'

"...system. Thus far, however, the tally for criminal justice reform is mixed. At best...."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...Somewhere deep in the Austin Police Department's computer database sit the personnel files of each..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

D.A.-Elect José Garza Taps Reform Advocates for His Team

It's a new day in court for Austin's top law enforcement office

"...career in public defense and in crafting policy to reform the criminal justice system, and her hire sends a..."

Nov. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

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