Austin Police Encouraged to Use Excessive Force?
Lawsuit: City fails to discipline problem cops
"...Officers Bryan Richter and Steven McCurley for unnecessary and excessive use of force that included "kicking, stomping, punching, and..."
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Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Excessive Force Lawsuit Allowed to Move Forward
Case headed toward trial in December
"...Johnson, who assisted Oborski with Callaway's arrest, had used excessive force when he "violently jerked" Callaway's handcuffs upward (injuring..."
Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Excessive Force Firing
APD officer fired and three of his supervisors suspended for policy violations in connection with arrest of drunk, possibly mentally retarded man
"...According to Ellison, Griffin used excessive force on Joseph Cruz, who was passed out on..."
Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Excessive Force Has Increased, NAACP Leader Says
Groups ask DOJ to reopen APD investigation
"...of Justice closed its book on a complaint about excessive force and other issues at the Austin Police Department,..."
July 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Another Lawsuit Accuses Austin Police of Using Excessive Force
APD officer alleged to have shot minor with a beanbag round in 2021
"...is facing more lawsuits from citizens complaining of the excessive use of force by police than at any point..."
Jan. 21, 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..."
Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
APD Officers Named in Excessive Force Suit
Breanna Williams says the 2017 incident caused emotional, physical, and professional distress
"...a lawsuit against two Austin Police officers for using excessive force against her. According to the federal lawsuit filed..."
June 28, 2019 News Feature by Megan Menchaca
Lawsuit Accuses APD of Excessive Force
A lawsuit alleges blood draw during DWI arrest by APD involved choke hold
"...Callaway is arguing that the involved parties used unreasonable force throughout the process, and that their attempts to draw..."
Feb. 13, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Lawsuit Accuses APD of Excessive Force
Alleges blood draw during DWI arrest involved chokehold
"...Callaway is arguing that the involved parties used unreasonable force throughout the process and that their attempts to draw..."
Feb. 6, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger
Excessive Force
Peace Officer explores the rise of police militarization
"..."As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to..."
Oct. 9, 2015 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
Excessive Force
June 4, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Officer Suspended for Excessive Use of Force
Officer Christopher Gray gets 70-day suspension for
excessive use of force and acts bringing discredit to APD
for his role in September arrest
"...Knee handed Officer Christopher Gray a 70-day suspension for excessive use of force and acts bringing discredit to the..."
May 5, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Opinion: Force Out Hartzell at Your Own Risk
An incoming UT student urges caution on the recent campaign to force University of Texas President Jay Hartzell to resign. His replacement could be much worse.
"...fellow lifetime Austinites, I was quite disturbed by UT-Austin’s excessive response to last week’s campus protests for Palestinian rights..."
May 3, 2024 Column by Dash Kostka
Accountable Now Launches a National Effort to Track Uses of Force
A national effort to track uses of force, starting with Austin
"...gather information from police departments about their uses of force, as an attorney with the ACLU, the U.S. Department..."
Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Excessive Use of Task Force
Texas Civil Rights Project files a lawsuit on behalf of a Spicewood woman falsely accused of growing marijuana.
"...County Sheriff's Office and the Capital Area Narcotics Task force on behalf of Hazy Hills resident Sandy Smith and..."
Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Stunning $67M Verdict in APD Shooting Case
Landon Nobles verdict largest sum awarded in a police excessive-force case in Austin
"...Nobles verdict, the largest sum awarded in a police excessive force case was a $3.25 million settlement in 2017..."
Dec. 24, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
A Consent Decree for APD?
Civil rights activists say it's needed
"...of Justice closed it's book on a complaint about excessive force and other issues at the Austin Police Department,..."
June 27, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
APD fires two cops for excessive force and ushers in new de-escalation policy
"...jobs this week after being found to have used excessive force in an arrest last summer, and then lying..."
Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
Rampart
Woody Harrelson reunites with the director of The Messenger to create this portrait of a very dirty cop.
"...character’s actions are foul, but Dave’s been on the force for 24 years, and somehow shit just doesn’t stick..."
Feb. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Sixth Street Jaywalker Partially Vindicated in Federal Court
Jury finds cop used excessive force
"...jury acknowledged that one of the officers involved used excessive force during the arrest. However, the jury also noted..."
Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez
UPDATED: Carter Jury Clears APD Officer
Deliberations began after passionate closing arguments
"...reportedly determined that his death was not caused by excessive force on the part of Austin Police Department Officer..."
June 11, 2013 News Post
News Roundup: On the Other Hand ...
Judges, sheriffs, and council members try to overturn old decisions
"...ruling that gave Carlos Chacon $1 million for enduring excessive force by police; after announcing that he would not,..."
Sept. 14, 2015 News Post by the News Staff
Aftermath: Troopers Bust Protesters
In the heat of the abortion protests, some say the DPS used excessive force
"...a warning before troopers began clearing the hallway by force. "He told me it's fine to sit down, but..."
July 19, 2013 News Feature by Amy Gentry
Willful Ignorance
How common is police abuse of force? We don't want to know.
"...death might be one instance in which a law enforcement officer was held accountable for recklessly using deadly force...."
Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp
Manley Fires Bryan Richter
Cop known for Breaion King arrest canned for dishonesty, use of force
"...the indefinite suspensions of two officers accused of using excessive force. One of those officers, Bryan Richter, is well..."
Jan. 22, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez
D.A. Indicts 19 Austin Police for Assault in 2020 BLM Protest Response
Charges for 8th St. shootings send shockwaves among law enforcement
"...Austin continues to address the excessive force used by police during 2020's Black Lives Matter..."
Feb. 18, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Yet Another Reason to Oppose Police Violence: It's Costing Us Millions of Dollars
Money for victims, perpetrators, and alternatives all comes from the same place
"...officers in civil lawsuits stemming from APD's use of force. With at least eight more suits pending, the costs..."
April 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Cruz Beating: Arbitrator clears Griffin to return to APD
Officer Gary Griffin's "use of excessive force" during confrontation with mentally ill man was 'nothing more sinister than gross negligence,' arbitrator concludes.
"...did "momentarily 'cross the line' into the use of excessive force" during a June 2006 confrontation with 24-year-old Joseph..."
Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Carter Called Home Before Fatal Police Shooting
Lawsuit questions APD's version of shooting
"...son, the family believes Carter was the victim of excessive police force after being targeted "simply" because he and..."
Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith
APD Never Told Mother About Killing Her Son
Acevedo says he feels for the family
"...brought against Austin Police Department Officer Nathan Wagner alleging excessive use of force. Wagner fired five rounds into a..."
