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fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

Still-nascent police oversight commission pushes for transparent review of all complaints - Austin Monitor

The Community Police Review Commission has faced delays but is finally starting its review and oversight process for police misconduct cases.
fromVulture
1 month ago

They Hath Jailed the Liver King

Liver King, Brian Johnson, was arrested for making threats against Joe Rogan on Instagram.
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

Staffing isn't the only thing to blame for Austin's slow 911 response times - Austin Monitor

Public safety officials point to staffing shortages and increased city growth and traffic as key reasons for slower response times, complicating efforts to meet national averages.
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fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Texas officials demand answers after video shows Austin police slamming transgender woman to ground

Calls for accountability follow an incident where a police officer was seen slamming a transgender woman to the ground during an arrest.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

The Killing of an Infowars Reporter Was Likely a Random Attack, Police Say

Austin police believe Infowars reporter Jamie White was killed in a random attack, despite conspiracy theories circulating in right-wing media.
fromAustin Monitor
10 months ago

State court rules Austin must release files on police complaints. Here's what that means. - Austin Monitor

"Under the Austin Police Oversight Act, records of any complaint - even if no disciplinary action was taken - must be handed over to the civilian-led Office of Police Oversight."
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