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May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
City, Police Union Try to End-Run Citizen Initiative for Police Oversight
Oversight, undervalued
"...be held accountable to the people it serves through civilian oversight. The agreements typically last for four years unless..."
Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature 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 a..."
Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Police Oversight Advocates Cry Foul Over Sketchy Rival Petition Drive
Are the cops behind an apparent election fraud scheme?
"...petition campaign that could result in a second police oversight ordinance appearing before voters on the May 6, 2023..."
Dec. 1, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders
Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance
Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants
"...leadership and advocates for a strong system of police oversight will now move to the courts...."
Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Texas Legislature Failed to Kill Police Oversight Statewide (for Now)
Senate Bill 2209 would have crushed Austin's oversight act
"...It took direct aim at the very concept of civilian oversight of police departments, effectively preventing cities from ever..."
June 2, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Austin Voters Approve Prop A's Strong Police Oversight
70% of voters said yes to progressive Austin Police Oversight Act
"...made it clear: Austin is ready to dramatically expand civilian oversight of police...."
May 7, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson
Cops Torpedo Oversight, Maybe Also Their Nice Contract
The Austin Police Association prevails in arbitration
"...undo the damage the APA's grievance had done to civilian oversight. Both parties are also far apart on pay..."
Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature 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 public would lose its previously negotiated arm of civilian oversight. Policing is perpetually hot, and very often in..."
May 26, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Police Oversight Office Ramps Up Community Complaints Investigations
APD has only suspended one officer over the past year
"...and it will settle a few details around police oversight...."
June 7, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Police Oversight: Starting From Scratch
Farah Muscadin’s work in progress
"...ongoing effort to revamp the city's system for police oversight. She was talking specifically about comparative systems, and how..."
Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
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
"...launched a deceptive campaign to undermine efforts at strengthening civilian oversight of the Austin Police Department – but Saturday,..."
May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Want Stronger, More Transparent Oversight of APD? Vote on It.
Next month's election has justice advocates and police fighting for control
"...about more than two ordinances named the Austin Police Oversight Act. The election is also about transforming the tug-of-war..."
April 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
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 juncture..."
Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot
What exactly is a G File?
"...violates their rules, maybe they would do it less." Oversight's Brief History..."
July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
City Hall Stands Firm: No Oversight, No Police Contract
City's negotiations with the Austin Police Association hit a major roadblock
"...now, the city has taken a firm stance that civilian oversight of the Austin Police Department should no longer..."
Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Austin Police Oversight Lawsuit on Hold in Appeals Court
A decision in the suit could prohibit secret police file
"...will determine the future of the voter-approved Austin Police Oversight Act is on pause as the 3rd Court of..."
April 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Police Association Signals Willingness to Comply With Oversight Act
Second day’s negotiations spark hope of agreement
"...reaching a deal that complies with the Austin Police Oversight Act went from “fat chance” to possibly attainable...."
March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Interim City Manager Appoints Police Oversight Director Without National Search
Garza forgoes community feedback
"...to promote Interim Director of the Office of Police Oversight Gail McCant to permanent director of the office, a..."
Sept. 29, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Understanding Prop A & B and the Policing Paradigm Shift on the Ballot
May vote could revolutionize civilian oversight
"...election, they will decide how the next phase of civilian oversight of the Austin Police Department should be structured...."
April 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Austin at Large: Yo Cops! Defund Our Election
Austin Police Association spends big on scheme to screw up civilian oversight
"...behind a petition drive that has placed a second civilian-oversight ordinance (weaker than the first) before voters in early..."
Jan. 20, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
Family of Man Killed by APD Calls for Police De-Escalation Medal
And they want more civilian oversight ASAP
"...initiative that voters approved overwhelmingly in May, to strengthen civilian oversight of police in city law. When Republicans proposed..."
June 9, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
The People vs. Mike Sheffield
The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?
"...which Sheffield is president. This agreement institutes Austin's first-ever civilian review of alleged police misconduct, to take effect come..."
March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Only 2% of Community Complaints About Austin Police Led to Discipline in 2022
Office of Police Oversight report highlights its lack of authority
"...than in 2021, according to the Office of Police Oversight’s annual report – even though the department received three..."
Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Naked City
The Austin Police Department approves a $40 million pay raise for officers as part of its meet and confer contract negotiations; more contentious, however, is a police oversight provision that activists say was "gutted" in the process.
"...would instead be the agreement's creation of Austin's first-ever civilian review process for its police department -- if you..."
Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Council Balks at Deadline Pressure on Police Contract
Under the gun
"...though big differences remain between APA and Council over civilian police oversight...."
Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Cop Watch
With two months to go, the Austin police oversight focus group starts finalizing its recommendations for auditing internal APDinvestigations.
"...Does Austin need civilian review of the Austin Police Department Internal Affairs investigations?..."
Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Sources: City Manager Spencer Cronk Will Be Asked to Resign
Brazen police-contract gambit follows ice-storm SNAFUs
"...allow voters in May to weigh in on two police-oversight ordinances that could fundamentally change the nature of contract..."
Feb. 10, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
A New Council With New Energy Aims to Get City Hall Unstuck
Change is coming, but how much?
"...the new contract with the Austin Police Association: Stronger civilian oversight of APD is the top priority...."
Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
APA, Futrell Turn Up the Heat
The city manager and police union continue slinging barbs over the withholding of the King investigation results.
"...maintain any role in managing the monitor and citizen oversight operation. Statements such as these, by persons in positions..."
Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith
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