Austin Identifies Top Seven Candidates for Next Police Chief

APD Interim Chief Joseph Chacon among those on the shortlist

"...the seven candidates on the shortlist for becoming Austin Police Department's next chief...."

July 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

UPDATE: Ott Asks DOJ For Review of Police Tactics

Request comes on heels of Jackson shooting death

"...UPDATE: In the wake of last month's police shooting death of Larry Eugene Jackson, City Manager Marc..."

Aug. 5, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...city leadership and advocates for a strong system of police oversight will now move to the courts...."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Police Oversight Advocates Cry Foul Over Sketchy Rival Petition Drive

Are the cops behind an apparent election fraud scheme?

"...deceptive petition campaign that could result in a second police oversight ordinance appearing before voters on the May 6,..."

Dec. 1, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Police, Adjective

This Romanian police procedural is a fascinating study of the meaning of language in everyday life.

"...Saulescu, Ion Stoica, Marian Ghenea and Cosmin Selesi. This police procedural by the Romanian director of 12:08 East of..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

Taylor trial addresses city’s G file policy

"...refused to implement a key aspect of the Austin Police Oversight Act that would give a limited number of..."

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

"...city of Austin will not have to release confidential police records requested by the Chronicle, according to a new..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Kaitlin Armstrong Defense Team: Police "Concocted a Misogynistic and Fictitious Story"

Attorneys seek prompt hearing on motions to quash evidence

"...The case police have built against Austin yoga instructor Kaitlin Armstrong in..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

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

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

"...the contract that the city has with the Austin Police Association – and the fact that, should the city..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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

Decruiting APD Artists/Activists Imagine a World Without Police, One Cop at a Time

Site discourages recruits, encourages cops to quit the force

"...in traffic about a year ago behind an Austin Police Department patrol car and noticed the bumper sticker promoting..."

June 30, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Association vs. City's Office of Police Oversight

Police union wins a round in contest over oversight

"...Police oversight efforts in Austin could be badly damaged by..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Firefighters Vote to Oppose Police Union-Backed Proposition A

A "bad law that will actually hurt public safety overall"

"...initiative backed by Save Austin Now and the Austin Police Association that if approved by voters would require the..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

UPDATED: Man Injured in Austin Police Shooting

Domestic disturbance leads to officer-involved shooting

"...The 23-year-old man shot Tuesday by a veteran Austin Police Department sergeant has been released from the hospital –..."

March 21, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Protesters Allege Austin Police Dumped Quadruple Amputee Activist Whitney Mitchell Out of Her Wheelchair

Fiancée of Garrett Foster was attending police brutality protest

"...Black Lives Matter activists are demanding that Interim Police Chief Joe Chacon discipline an Austin Police officer who..."

April 2, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Slams Obama Over Support for Police

In response, POTUS reiterates support for law enforcement

"...enforcement enough amid growing violence between black communities and police officers...."

July 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

TCDP Holds Police Accountability Forum

APD goes on the defensive

"...the Travis County Democrats held a public forum on police accountability, a topic that’s received heightened attention since the..."

Sept. 4, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Peaceful Streets Project Founder Arrested for Interfering with Police

The saga of Antonio Buehler and Austin PD continues

"...armed with video cameras and on the lookout for police corruption, was arrested this weekend for filming police arresting..."

Aug. 27, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Family of Alex Gonzales Jr., Killed by Austin Police Officers, Files Complaint

They claim officer provided false or misleading testimony

"...Jan. 30, a complaint with the Austin Office of Police Oversight against Austin police officer Gabriel Gutierrez for false..."

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

Police Violence: It’s Expensive!

City Council approves $10 million in settlements

"...the financial cost of the violence committed by our police force at the May 2020 Black Lives Matter protests..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

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

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

Amid Tough Questioning, Council Confirms Chacon as New Police Chief

Alter, Kelly vote against longtime APD insider

"...Sept. 30 confirmed Joseph Chacon’s appointment as Austin’s new police chief on a 9-2 vote, with Council Members Alison..."

Oct. 2, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: “People Really, Really Are Done With the Murders of Black People at the Hands of Police”

In this week’s issue, we look at the impact of police use of force at protests – and if any changes are going to come from it

"...rally led by the Austin Justice Coalition to denounce police violence against Black people. Organizers canceled the march at..."

June 5, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Police Story II

In the second part of Chan's Police Story opus, his detective is demoted to a traffic cop for his previous escapades but that still doesn't keep him out of trouble.

"...up more or less directly after the ending of Police Story, Chan's legendary detective, Ka-Kui, has been demoted to..."

Sept. 17, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Police Story I

"...and Maggie Cheung. This is the first in Chan's Police Story trilogy, and although some people herald it as..."

July 30, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Police Story Iii: Supercop

"...and in this newest installment of his enormously popular Police Story series, Chan -- with a sly wink and..."

Jan. 22, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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