POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY

Apr 10 2026POLITICS

Austin’s Police Unions Push Back Against Accountability

Austin’s police unions have found a new way to shift blame away from officers accused of misconduct. When an officer injured a protester in 2020, the unions filed a legal motion arguing that poor training—not the officer—should take the fall. But here’s the catch: they’ve known about training issues

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Dec 20 2025CRIME

DC Councilmember Demands Clarity on Crime Data and Federal Involvement

In a bold move, Councilmember Brooke Pinto, along with her colleagues, has sent a detailed letter to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) demanding answers. The letter, sent on December 18, raises serious questions about how crime data is being handled and the extent of federal involvement in lo

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May 25 2025POLITICS

Police Oversight: A Double-Edged Sword

The Justice Department's recent move to drop oversight of several police departments has sparked debate. Some worry this could lead to more excessive force incidents. This decision comes after high-profile cases like George Floyd's and Breonna Taylor's deaths, which led to widespread protests and ca

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