An Austin cop is in hot water after allegedly going on a racist rant and saying she hates Black people. She's meeting with police leadership to discuss the accusations.
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Residents who may experience faster or more appropriate responses to their calls.
Victims of the shooting and their families, and potentially the broader community's sense of safety.
Some members of the Austin City Council are speaking out following the officer involved shooting death of a 17-year-old last week.
Austin police say the 17-year-old who was shot was unarmed. Neighbors say the tragedy has left a lasting impact on their community.
As Austin police continue investigating Friday's fatal officer-involved shooting of a 17-year-old who was later found to be unarmed, a law enforcement training expert says incidents like these underscore the split-second decisions officers are often ...
Unarmed teen fatally shot by Austin officers in suspected 'suicide by police' KEYE
Officers responded to a call that someone had a gun near a neighborhood park in northeast Austin. Police later determined the person who was shot was the 911 caller.
Austin Police were in northeast Austin early Friday morning investigating a fatal shooting involving police that APD Chief Lisa Davis said was "potentially a suicide by police."
Daniel Patrick Donaldson is accused of intentionally spraying a liquid across the bus before removing what appeared to be a lighter from his bag and igniting it.
Austin Police will share new details regarding a Saturday morning shooting outside of the downtown Austin YMCA during press conference on Monday at 2 p.m.
Police said the man, who allegedly threatened to shoot multiple people near the hike-and-bike trail, had two other loaded handguns in his backpack.
Police say a man reportedly pointing a handgun at people near the hike-and-bike trail was fatally shot after running from officers.
The man had reportedly pointed a gun at multiple random people throughout the morning Saturday.
A person shot by officers Saturday morning in central Austin died from their injuries, according to Austin Police.
APD officer Daniel Robert Kessler Jr. entered a guilty plea to two counts of speeding on Thursday.
Austin Police Officer Daniel Robert Kessler Jr. pleaded guilty to two speeding charges tied to a 2025 crash involving three vehicles that left two people injured.
Teenagers arrested in random shootings across Austin that left 4 injured AP News
One owner told KVUE that his truck has been broken into three times over the past month, leaving behind thousands of dollars in damage and stolen property.
The council met privately to discuss sensitive legal matters related to criminal cases involving the "Yogurt Shop" incident.
A Travis County district court judge has denied defense motions alleging improper coordination between prosecutors and city officials in a high-profile case involving an Austin Police Department officer charged in connection with the 2020 protests.
The DA and four top assistants face allegations they withheld evidence in a case against Austin Police Officer Chance Bretches.
The committee reviewed the details of a shooting that occurred on West Sixth Street. This is about understanding the event, the response, and any lessons learned for public safety.
Former HPD Officer Ashley Gonzalez was fired last week, days after videos surfaced on social media of her going off on a racist rant.
An HPD officer accused of saying she "hated Black people" is about to have a very important meeting.
The council heard an update on the Austin Police Use of Force Task Force. This discussion is crucial for understanding current policing practices and exploring potential improvements to ensure accountability and public safety.
The committee discussed alternative ways the police department can respond to different types of calls. This could lead to more efficient use of resources and faster response times for specific incidents.
New dashboards are being developed to give leaders better data on crime and emergency response times. This could lead to more informed decisions about resource allocation and public safety strategies.
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