Police
Friday, October 30, 2020 by Audrey McGlinchy
Police
Anticipating election protests, Council members ask Austin police how they plan to avoid injuries
Four City Council members sent a letter Thursday to the chief of police asking him to explain how he plans to keep protesters safe during anticipated demonstrations following the results of the presidential election next week.“As we’re sure you agree,…
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 by Andrew Weber
Police
Austin protester sues officer for shooting him in the face with ‘less-lethal’ round
An Austinite who was shot by a police officer with a so-called less-lethal shotgun round during a protest this summer is suing the officer and the Austin Police Department in federal court.A federal civil rights lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf…
Friday, October 16, 2020 by Andrew Weber
Police
Mike Ramos’ mother asks Austin police chief whether he’ll fire officer who killed her son
The mother of Mike Ramos, a Black and Latino man who was shot and killed by an Austin police officer in April, is calling on the department to act on investigations into the officer.At a press conference Wednesday, Brenda Ramos…
Thursday, October 8, 2020 by Audrey McGlinchy
Police
Austin’s DNA lab has had issues for years. A new report outlines how it could be run in the future.
Poor supervision and untrained staff have long plagued the Austin Police Department’s DNA crime lab, forcing it to close briefly in 2016 and then be overseen by the state.So, what will a future lab look like?Consultants hired by the city…
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 by Audrey McGlinchy
Police
Group begins collecting signatures to put state law limiting police oversight to a vote
A new political action committee is trying to put a state law governing police oversight on the ballot next May.“I think it’s really unique and kind of amazing that (this petition could) allow the voters in Austin to decide if…
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 by Ryan Thornton
Police
Assistant chief talks APD headquarters
The movement for racial justice combined with the Covid-19 pandemic may be reshaping the future of the Austin Police Department and the use of the department’s headquarters at 715 E. Eighth St.While the conversation about reimagining the headquarters grew out…
