City and Statewide Police Union Settle Dispute

CLEAT will pay for Sgt. Harrison's leave time

"...have settled a dispute about who should pay for union-work leave time...."

Aug. 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Who Pays For Police Union Work?

Police officers, union, and city officials argue over leave time

"...Last week two Austin Police Department officers, Cpls. John Coffey and George Jackoskie, filed..."

Aug. 6, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Advocates: Reject Police Union Contract

New “excessive force” lawsuit filed over 2015 “jaywalking” arrest

"...they will be there to oppose the current Austin Police Association contract, and demand greater accountability over officer misconduct...."

Aug. 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Police Union to City: Stand Up and Fight

Police urge city not to settle with Sanders family

"...Nathaniel Sanders II, who was killed by former Austin Police Department Officer Leonardo Quintana in May 2009, Austin police..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Stop Police Union 'Veto'

"...Dear Editor, The threat by the police union to renege on their offer to forgo pay..."

June 24, 2009 Postmarks

Hot Competition in Police Union Election

APA’s Wayne Vincent faces challenge

"...Austin Police this week are holding their own elections, deciding who..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Police Union President Points Fingers After Shooting Death

Casaday blames staffing shortages and "perishable" training

"...Feb. 8 shooting of 17-year-old David Joseph by Austin Police Depart­ment Officer Geoffrey Freeman, the Austin Police Association has..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

'Leak' on Recommendation to Fire Officer Prompts Complaint From Police Union

Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield has filed formal complaints with city alleging someone from Police Monitor's office and/or the Citizen Review Panel leaked panel's disciplinary recommendations regarding shooting death of Daniel Rocha.

"...Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield has filed two formal complaints..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Negotiations Continue on New Contract Between the City and Police Union

Slow progress at the bargaining table

"...The Austin Police Association continues its meet-and-confer negotiations with the city under..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Police Union Subpoenas Mayor

The state union is charging that Austin's mayor is trying to influence the arbitration of Geoffrey Freeman

"...Law Enforcement Assoc­i­ations of Texas, the umbrella body of police unions across the state, issued a subpoena to Mayor..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Advocates: Reject Police Union Contract

New “excessive force” lawsuit filed over 2015 “jaywalking” arrest

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

What Will It Take to Get More Police Oversight?

If Greg Casar wants more accountability for cops, the city’s gonna need to give the police union some more money

"...on labor negotiations for the city's three public safety unions. That kind of Item doesn't tend to ever get..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Police: Special Pay Benefits Back, Contract Negotiations Coming Soon

Council charts police union's path

"...city manager to resume meet-and-confer negotiations with the Austin Police Association, and also restoring most of the special pay..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Who's Watching the Police?

Police Tout Poll

"...Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield said that the association had..."

May 14, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

CLEAT, City Standoff Over Police Monitor

Police union threatens legal action if OPM continues with no contract

"...Shortly after the city's contract with the Austin Police Association expired, interim City Manager Elaine Hart told City..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Labor Negotiations: A Matter of Police Oversight

Police Monitor Deven Desai brings his agenda to bargaining sessions

"...The city and its police union resumed contract negotiations on June 8, 10 days..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Police Association Accuses Protesters of Giving Cops COVID-19

So here’s a photo gallery of officers not wearing masks at protests

"...The Austin Police Association is blaming protesters for a perceived uptick in..."

July 1, 2020 News Post by Kevin Curtin

News Roundup: Police Firings, Uber Conspirings

Police union accuses Acevedo of retaliation

"...In this week's News Roundup: The police union files a complaint for a former officer's missing..."

Jan. 25, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Learning the Hard Way That Police and Democratic Socialists Rarely Mix

CLEAT alum Danny Fetonte's resignation from the Austin DSA raises questions for the local chapter

"...the Sanders campaign in Texas; his 30-plus years of union and political organizing had hit a zenith, it appeared...."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Police Consider Community Reforms

After a year spent making headlines APD prioritizes policing equity

"...Close observers of local police data won't be surprised by the findings of the..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Police Group at Odds Over Property Deal

Should APA board have asked members to decide on a building purchase?

"...It is no secret that the union representing Austin Police Department officers has long wanted its..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Outlook Good for Police Contract

Both sides appear satisfied with the recently negotiated employment contract for Austin police

"...At press time, Austin police were casting their ballots to determine whether to accept..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Police Association, City Nearing Deal

Wages at issue for union after oversight concessions

"...The city and Austin Police Association got back to bargaining on Oct. 11, after..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

An “Awesome First Year” for Austin's Office of Police Oversight

OPO fields more than 800 incoming contacts – comments, complaints, and kudos – in 2019

"...its first year of existence, the city's Office of Police Oversight fielded more than 800 incoming contacts – comments,..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Police Officers Are Always Guilty

"...[“'Leak' on Recommendation to Fire Officer Prompts Complaint From Police Union,” News, Nov. 18]. The police union's call for..."

Nov. 22, 2005 Postmarks

Music Department Hits Sour Note With Police

Creation of a city music department strikes sour note with police union

"...on later that day, word came that the Austin Police Association had raised questions about funding for such an..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

New Police Contract Would Allow Public Release of Citizen Review Panel Documents

Officers must vote to approve new four-year contract

"...the employment contract between the city and the Austin Police Association is a concession that would allow the city..."

June 10, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Meet the Police Monitor Finalists

A brief look at the four remaining candidates

"...to meet the four final candidates for Austin's next police monitor. City Manager Marc Ott is expected to make..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin at Large: Police and Thieves in the Street

Why do people say “ACAB”? Allow Austin’s warrior-cop lobby to demonstrate.

"...for as much disinvestment as possible from the Austin Police Department in the city's new budget. The $8 million..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Activists' Hopes for Police Negotiations Hinge on Statute of Limitations

Focus part of effort to overhaul culture of APD

"...In mid-August, as the Austin Police Association and the city negotiated terms for a new..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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