Time for DPS Takeover of Austin Police
Austin is incapable of maintaining police services. It’s time for a DPS takeover of police service in the capital city.
There Won’t Be Another Austin PD Labor Contract
Why APD’s Pension is Incompatible with Oversight Demands
Why Austin PD’s pension system is an impediment to police oversight and how this issue can be solved with an additional retirement option
The Issue with APD’s Overtime Gold Rush
Officers cash in on overtime bonanza as Austin City Council drives staffing to 1990’s lows.
How Low Will Austin PD Staffing Go?
“Military Grade” Is Minimum Standard for Police
No offense to the military, but the quality, dependability, capabilities of police equipment and training has to be higher.
What it’s Like Being a Cop with Prostate Cancer
What is it like to be a police officer in 2022? What is it like to be a patrol officer in their 40’s? What is it like for an officer to navigate this difficult job when they have a baby on the way? And what is it like to be…
When Violence is the Solution
When an invader decides to kill you and subjugate your family, swift and overwhelming violence is the solution.
Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson Selected for Chief of Staff
“I think that Chief Chacon could not have named a stronger choice than Chief Henderson for the Chief of Staff.” – APWA President Melanie Rodriguez
Police Should Stay out of the COVID Enforcement Business
Police have no need to insert themselves into the political crisis over COVID mandates and penalties for non-compliance