AJC praises council for police reform items; union questions speed of action
Police budget talks will begin in July, with a budget release happening in August.
Police budget talks will begin in July, with a budget release happening in August.
Austin City Council voting on police reform resolutions
Council members are voting on a handful of items that could bring changes to the Austin Police Department.
Council members are voting on a handful of items that could bring changes to the Austin Police Department.
Community partners serve 100,000 meals from EAT Initiative to those experiencing homelessness
Austin City Council recently approved funding to continue the program through July 2020.
Austin City Council recently approved funding to continue the program through July 2020.
Austin City Council to take up police reform issues in next meeting
The Austin City Council explained what agenda items will be discussed in the next meeting this Thursday.
The Austin City Council explained what agenda items will be discussed in the next meeting this Thursday.
Austin City Council set to vote on variety of police reform items, including defunding APD
After more than a week of protests in the city following the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Mike Ramos in Austin, the council added three items to Thursday's agenda.
After more than a week of protests in the city following the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Mike Ramos in Austin, the council added three items to Thursday's agenda.
Austin City Council set to vote on police reform Thursday
The Austin City Council will take up specific items related to police reform in the wake of protests in the city.
The Austin City Council will take up specific items related to police reform in the wake of protests in the city.
Austin Police Association calls for delay of vote to defund APD
APA says in a release that if passed, the resolutions, particularly Casar's Item 95 and Harper-Madison's Item 96, could cut over 190 police positions from the next city budget and half the next police cadet class indefinitely.
APA says in a release that if passed, the resolutions, particularly Casar's Item 95 and Harper-Madison's Item 96, could cut over 190 police positions from the next city budget and half the next police cadet class indefinitely.
Austin City Council members discuss police reform resolutions
Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza is expected to be joined by council members Natasha Harper-Madison, Greg Casar, and Jimmy Flanningan.
Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza is expected to be joined by council members Natasha Harper-Madison, Greg Casar, and Jimmy Flanningan.
Austin City Council members call for Chief Manley’s resignation
As part of an immediate change, the department will no longer deploy bean bag rounds in crowds. Council expressed their dismay with leadership, hoping for better and safer tactics.
As part of an immediate change, the department will no longer deploy bean bag rounds in crowds. Council expressed their dismay with leadership, hoping for better and safer tactics.
APD Chief Manley: Police will no longer use bean bag rounds for crowd control after two critically injured
In two separate incidents, two people were critically injured because of the tactics used by police.
In two separate incidents, two people were critically injured because of the tactics used by police.
Austin City Council discussing APD's handling of demonstrations for second day
Hundreds of people have lined up to address city leaders, including Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, at the special meeting.
Hundreds of people have lined up to address city leaders, including Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, at the special meeting.
Austin City Council holds special meeting to discuss protests and APD's response
Several incidents during last weekend's protests have led to an investigation and a discussion over the use of force by Austin police officers.
Several incidents during last weekend's protests have led to an investigation and a discussion over the use of force by Austin police officers.
Brother of 16-year-old shot in the head with bean bag by APD speaks during City Council special meeting
"We just didn't know...they started the surgery at 11, we didn't know, we thought he was going to die," Edwin said, crying. "... I was there with my mom, and we prayed all night."
"We just didn't know...they started the surgery at 11, we didn't know, we thought he was going to die," Edwin said, crying. "... I was there with my mom, and we prayed all night."
FOX 7 Discussion: Addressing public safety in Austin
Meghan Hollis, public safety commission chair for the city of Austin, joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to discuss what can be done moving forward to make changes at the Austin Police Department.
Meghan Hollis, public safety commission chair for the city of Austin, joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to discuss what can be done moving forward to make changes at the Austin Police Department.
Austin Police Association invites local leaders to planned protest at APD headquarters
APA's president Ken Casaday has invited Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Council Members, City of Austin Public Safety Commissioners, and Director of Office of Police Oversight to join him and other officers.
APA's president Ken Casaday has invited Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Council Members, City of Austin Public Safety Commissioners, and Director of Office of Police Oversight to join him and other officers.
Audit: APD's community policing efforts have mixed results including with racism and sexism within department
While APD has seen some positive results, the report says more time is needed to determine if the department's efforts have been effective.
While APD has seen some positive results, the report says more time is needed to determine if the department's efforts have been effective.
Austin City Council working out how to spend federal coronavirus relief money
In a work session Tuesday, the council began to hash out where this money will be allocated, with a vote to follow soon.
In a work session Tuesday, the council began to hash out where this money will be allocated, with a vote to follow soon.
FOX 7 Discussion: Impact of extension for renter protections
Renee Zahn with the Austin Apartment Association joins Marcel Clarke to speak on Austin City Council's extension on the moratorium for evictions.
Renee Zahn with the Austin Apartment Association joins Marcel Clarke to speak on Austin City Council's extension on the moratorium for evictions.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin’s response to COVID-19 crisis
Council member Jimmy Flannigan joins Marcel Clarke to speak on what the City of Austin is currently doing in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Council member Jimmy Flannigan joins Marcel Clarke to speak on what the City of Austin is currently doing in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
City of Austin names new Chief Information Security Officer
Shirley Erp will take over the position starting June 1.
Shirley Erp will take over the position starting June 1.