Office of Police Oversight Puts Its Difficulties With APD Leadership in Writing

Report offers insight into limitations OPO faces in doing its work

"...The city of Austin Office of Police Oversight's first annual report, released June 16, covers much..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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

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 Voters Overwhelmingly Adopt Police Oversight Ordinance

But the fight to enforce it was only beginning

"...May 6: Austin voters overwhelmingly approved the Austin Police Oversight Act in May, but the ongoing saga really..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Goes for Short-Term Police Deal, Ignores Union Noise

One year, last chance

"...advance negotiations for a one-year extension of the current police contract so that voters can consider two measures for..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Balks at Deadline Pressure on Police Contract

Under the gun

"...rush to finalize a new contract with the Austin Police Association before the current one expires March 31, even..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...Austin continues to address the excessive force used by police during 2020's Black Lives Matter protests more pointedly than..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Police Live by Their Own COVID Rules, It Seems

A closer look at vaccine and mask policies among Austin's first responders

"...Public-sector responders and essential workers – police officers, firefighters, medics, teachers and librarians, park rangers and..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature 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

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

Carter Called Home Before Fatal Police Shooting

Lawsuit questions APD's version of shooting

"...trouble, the family has said. According to the Austin Police Department, Carter did have a prior arrest record, although..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature 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

Eastside Police Shooting: One Man Dead, One Wounded

Officials ask for calm and patience from the community

"...young black man has been shot dead by Austin police...."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Police Association Signals Willingness to Comply With Oversight Act

Second day’s negotiations spark hope of agreement

"...negotiations between the city of Austin and the Austin Police Association over a new labor contract resumed, the prospects..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Police Chief Fights Back as Council Cuts APD Budget

Chief Brian Manley remains defiant

"...least 10 years, reduce the budget of the Austin Police Department – and possibly by a historic amount –..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Black Lives Matter and Police Lives Matter Rallies

Competing rallies end in a handful of arrests

"...held at the Capitol Saturday morning, Sept. 19. A Police Lives Matter rally was organized by former APD officer..."

Sept. 19, 2015 Photo Gallery

Battle Lines Drawn in City-Police Dispute

The police union walks away from contract talks, leaving civilian oversight in limbo

"...intense conflict among city officials, community advocates, and Austin police got even more intense last week when Austin Police..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...The city of Austin must turn over internal police records that they intended to keep secret, according to..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Legislature Failed to Kill Police Oversight Statewide (for Now)

Senate Bill 2209 would have crushed Austin's oversight act

"...Hills, the bill was a godsend for the state's police unions. It took direct aim at the very concept..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...to reduce the size and scope of the Austin Police Department. As he engages with the community as chair..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Police Consolidation Not Recommended

Audit committee advises against police merger

"...and Finance Committee recommends against consolidating the city's auxiliary police services – Park Police, Airport Police, and city marshals..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Police Chiefs' Uniforms Too Military

"...Dear Editor, In Austin, the chief of police makes a public debut in "dress blues," complete with..."

Dec. 7, 2004 Postmarks

Interim City Manager Selects Police Oversight Chief Without Public Input

I dub thee director

"...Austin's Office of Police Oversight has a new, permanent director at a critical..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Family of Man Killed by APD Calls for Police De-Escalation Medal

And they want more civilian oversight ASAP

"...The family of Rajan Moonesinghe, killed by Austin police last fall, is proposing the creation of a new..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

San Marcos Police Get the Reckoning Advocates Have Been Waiting For

Not-so-sexy AF

"...the title of First City to Ever Repeal a Police Contract in Texas. But how?..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

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

Education Austin Calls Out AISD Police

Austin Justice Coalition, the NAACP, the Transgender Education Network of Texas, and more insist on “roundtable discussion” to address policing in schools

"...Austin ISD leaders to think about how the district's police officers interact with students, teachers, and members of the..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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