Austin Police Department

An independent research group found the department is promptly getting sexual assault kits tested and properly classifying cases, but that it could improve its response time to sexual assault reports.

Joe Herrera, a military veteran, was hit with less-lethal ammunition in May 2020 during protests over police violence.

Half of Austin's 911 operator positions are vacant, which has led to a lag in response times. Many frustrated callers are just hanging up.

Police video released by James Johnson's attorney shows Johnson in his apartment hallway, hands raised, while two officers have guns drawn. "I am not a threat!" he says.

Six people are vying to be the next mayor of Austin. Candidates addressed priority issues such as transportation, housing and policing during a forum hosted by KUT and the Austin Monitor.

Farah Muscadin has served as the director of the city's Office of Police Oversight since 2018.

The Austin Police Department released a long-awaited report Friday detailing the police response to racial justice protests, which injured dozens.

Voters will be asked whether the Office of Police Oversight should operate independently of the department it oversees. Council members could have just approved the move themselves, but voted instead to put the measure on the May ballot.

The devices scan license plates in the hopes of assisting police in tracking down stolen vehicles, missing children and people who have felony warrants. Opponents argue they could be used to track people seeking abortions or undocumented immigrants.

Justin Berry was among 19 Austin police officers indicted earlier this year, accused of using excessive force against people protesting the murder of George Floyd.