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

Resources to Support Black Austinites During Police Brutality Protests

How to help and how to find help

"...have taken to the streets to protest racism and police violence against Black people. In the wake of the..."

June 3, 2020 News Post by Selome Hailu

Eleven APD Officers Disciplined for Misconduct In Police-Brutality Protests

Seven more on leave as D.A. reviews May 30-31 incidents

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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

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

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

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

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

Activists out to Derail Police Contract

Agreement hits City Council in early December

"...Disagreement was rife over the Austin Police Association's pending contract Mon­day night at the Public Safety..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Settles One APD Brutality Case, Hit With Another

Taxpayers' tally in Eighth Street shooting cases now tops $16 million

"...past to settle lawsuits brought by people hurt by police. On Oct. 27, City Coun­cil agreed to a $1.75..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Scenes From Thursday's Protest Against Police Violence

"...outside APD headquarters and the Capitol during protests against police brutality on June 4, 2020..."

June 5, 2020 Photo Gallery

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

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 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

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

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

Panel Reviews Fatal Police Shooting

Officers should be fired, NAACP leader says

"...The Austin Police officers involved in the fatal May 30 shooting of..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Peace Officer Puts a Face on Police Militarization

Film details a former sheriff's search for answers

"...this week at SXSW, deals with the rise of police militarization and use-of-force deaths...."

March 20, 2015 Screens Post by Amy Kamp

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

Fiancée of Garrett Foster was attending police brutality protest

April 9, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

National Day of Action Against Police Violence

"...marched Downtown Saturday, Dec. 13, to raise awareness about police brutality...."

Dec. 13, 2014 Photo Gallery

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

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

"...and that claims members who call both prisons and police an "existential threat" to socialism and social justice movements...."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Excessive Force

"...Ian Griffith wrote and stars in this martial arts, police actioner about corrupt Chicago cops. Guess they waited for..."

June 4, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

21 Bridges

Chadwick Boseman brings Manhattan to a halt as a corruption-busting cop

"...out of Brooklyn and into the crosshairs of every police officer in New York City. This also puts them..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...citizens that he believes is an inseparable part of police culture. He feels he has to tell it. [inset-1-right]..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

"Juntos/Together" Ties Austin's Activist Past and Present

Shedding light on action & initiatives by local minority communities

"...marching down the streets for their rights, incidents of police brutality against minority community members, and a changing Austin..."

March 28, 2018 Arts Post by Acacia Coronado

Quote of the Week: Chas Moore

The second best activist in the city has some thoughts about police brutality

"...care about people that are affected by issues like [police brutality]."..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Column

We Have an Issue: Seen and Heard

In this week's cover story, the survivors of police violence at last May's protests share their stories of continued trauma and search for justice

"...Mike Ramos and George Floyd murders, to protest against police brutality, this is what Anthony told Brant:..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

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