Public lines up to oppose police contract - Austin Monitor
The Austin City Council faces significant public opposition to the proposed police union contract, with calls to allocate funds to community services instead.
Austin hasn't allowed more police oversight, despite voter approval. Now it's getting sued. - Austin Monitor
A lawsuit has been filed in Travis County court to force Austin to implement a voter-backed plan for police oversight.
Opponents argue that the plan violates state law, while the city says it is trying to implement it in good faith.
Austin's previously secret 'G-files' on police misconduct are now public. Here's what that means. - Austin Monitor
Austin's police misconduct files, known as 'G-files', are now public, enhancing transparency and accountability after a lengthy legal and political struggle.
Austin's police union, city agree to a $218 million, five-year labor contract - Austin Monitor
Austin's police union and the city agreed to a five-year contract providing a 28% raise, addressing both officer retention and oversight provisions.
Austin hasn't allowed more police oversight, despite voter approval. Now it's getting sued. - Austin Monitor
A lawsuit has been filed in Travis County court to force Austin to implement a voter-backed plan for police oversight.
Opponents argue that the plan violates state law, while the city says it is trying to implement it in good faith.
Austin's previously secret 'G-files' on police misconduct are now public. Here's what that means. - Austin Monitor
Austin's police misconduct files, known as 'G-files', are now public, enhancing transparency and accountability after a lengthy legal and political struggle.
Austin's police union, city agree to a $218 million, five-year labor contract - Austin Monitor
Austin's police union and the city agreed to a five-year contract providing a 28% raise, addressing both officer retention and oversight provisions.
Judge: Portland's New Police Accountability Board Must Be Operational In a Year
Portland is on track to implement a community-led police oversight board, although the process highlights tension with police accountability advocates.
Police oversight board rebukes Boston police after officer who joined board was demoted
Demotion of Boston police officer due to POST Commission appointment sparks criticism and conflict.
Judge: Portland's New Police Accountability Board Must Be Operational In a Year
Portland is on track to implement a community-led police oversight board, although the process highlights tension with police accountability advocates.
Police oversight board rebukes Boston police after officer who joined board was demoted
Demotion of Boston police officer due to POST Commission appointment sparks criticism and conflict.
'The law must be followed': South Florida's civilian police oversight boards shutter after statewide ban
Civilian police oversight boards in South Florida have been halted due to a new law restricting their investigation of police misconduct.
Former British police officer chosen to lead LAPD watchdog
Django Sibley has been appointed as the new executive director of the LAPD Police Commission, crucial for oversight during a transitional leadership phase.
Pasadena police consider body cameras that activate when officers draw handguns
Body cameras to automatically activate when a gun is drawn, enhancing police oversight.
Pasadena Police Department considering a $4.5-million purchase for new technology to improve recording capabilities.
'The law must be followed': South Florida's civilian police oversight boards shutter after statewide ban
Civilian police oversight boards in South Florida have been halted due to a new law restricting their investigation of police misconduct.
Former British police officer chosen to lead LAPD watchdog
Django Sibley has been appointed as the new executive director of the LAPD Police Commission, crucial for oversight during a transitional leadership phase.
Pasadena police consider body cameras that activate when officers draw handguns
Body cameras to automatically activate when a gun is drawn, enhancing police oversight.
Pasadena Police Department considering a $4.5-million purchase for new technology to improve recording capabilities.
Thursday Morning What's Up: Man Shot and Injured Near 16th and Mission
A man was shot on Mission Street, sustaining life-threatening injuries.
Federal oversight of Oakland Police may persist; external scrutiny remains essential.
Marin County officials promote fire safety measures for high-risk homeowners.
The Atlantic hurricane season sees reduced activity due to Saharan dust.
Miami's police oversight panel fights back against the city for trying to shut it down
Miami's Civilian Investigative Panel is legally challenging the city's decision to shut it down based on a new state law interpretation.
Met to probe own contact with beach murder suspect
Metropolitan Police to be investigated over handling of complaint related to Nasen Saadi, charged with murder.
Independent oversight by IOPC will be available for complainants regarding the investigation outcome.
Police in Kenya say suspected serial killer has escaped from custody
A Kenyan murder suspect who confessed to killing 42 women escaped from police custody, raising concerns about law enforcement accountability and public safety.
Elected or appointed? Supervisors may let voters choose SF police oversight head.
Proposed measure in San Francisco aims to let voters elect head of police oversight for independence from mayoral influence.
We Flew a Plane Over San Francisco to Fight Proposition E. Here's Why.
Proposition E is a controversial ballot measure in San Francisco, urging citizens to vote NO.
The measure aims to weaken oversight of the San Francisco Police Department and expand police authority in technology usage.
What is Proposition E and Why Should San Francisco Voters Oppose It?
Proposition E is a ballot measure in San Francisco that aims to remove police oversight authority and expand police powers.
The measure would remove the requirement for police to go through a democratic process to acquire new technologies and bypass public input.
Mayoral candidate Ahsha Safai reveals which city officials he'd fire
San Francisco mayoral candidate Ahsha Safaí believes that department heads who have served over a certain number of years should be fired to prevent them from becoming too comfortable in their positions.
Safaí intends to fire the police department, public health department, and SFMTA (San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency) on his first day as mayor.
Elected or appointed? Supervisors may let voters choose SF police oversight head.
Proposed measure in San Francisco aims to let voters elect head of police oversight for independence from mayoral influence.
We Flew a Plane Over San Francisco to Fight Proposition E. Here's Why.
Proposition E is a controversial ballot measure in San Francisco, urging citizens to vote NO.
The measure aims to weaken oversight of the San Francisco Police Department and expand police authority in technology usage.
What is Proposition E and Why Should San Francisco Voters Oppose It?
Proposition E is a ballot measure in San Francisco that aims to remove police oversight authority and expand police powers.
The measure would remove the requirement for police to go through a democratic process to acquire new technologies and bypass public input.
Mayoral candidate Ahsha Safai reveals which city officials he'd fire
San Francisco mayoral candidate Ahsha Safaí believes that department heads who have served over a certain number of years should be fired to prevent them from becoming too comfortable in their positions.
Safaí intends to fire the police department, public health department, and SFMTA (San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency) on his first day as mayor.