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alternate response model

Public safety initiatives discussed at community briefing

By Shelby E. Hawkins | August 6, 2021

A virtual briefing on public safety and policing was held this week that covered the city’s newly passed civilian oversight ordinance and also touched on the alternate response model that calls for more involvement by mental health professionals.

Laquan McDonald

What about the other Laquans?

By John W. Fountain III | October 7, 2018

Columnist John W. Fountain III urges us not to forget about Kalief Browder, Sandra Bland, Philando Castile, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The conviction on Friday of Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke in the shooting death of teen Laquan McDonald is no cause for celebration, Fountain writes.

Chicago Police Board

West Siders push for reform at police board meeting

By Xueer Zhang | October 24, 2017

A day before the third anniversary of teenager Laquan McDonald being shot to death by a Chicago cop, members of the Central Austin Neighborhood Association and activists from Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (CAARPR) demanded changes of the city’s top law-enforcement officials.

term limits

Former governor brings mayoral term limit petition drive to Austin

By Terry Dean | July 15, 2016

Pat Quinn asked members of the South Austin Coalition Community Council to sign onto his referendum ballot proposal that seeks to limit Chicago’s mayor to two terms.

gun violence

Town hall on violence draws hundreds, sparks solutions

By Terry Dean | July 12, 2016

Audience members, who included several elected officials, lamented the police shootings last week in Louisiana, Minnesota and Texas.

police misconduct

State legislative proposal would preserve police misconduct records

By Terry Dean | June 29, 2016

Rep. La Shawn Ford, the author of HB6266, is hopeful the Illinois House will soon vote on the measure; the Senate also would need to approve it.

Anita Alvarez

Chief Johnson vows to improve Chicago Police Department, some skeptical in Austin

By Terry Dean | May 6, 2016

AustinTalks has exclusive coverage of Wednesday’s town hall at Hope Community Church.

Ald. Emma Mitts

West Side Democrats urging high turnout for March 15 primary

By Terry Dean | March 10, 2016

Early voting continues through Monday, while polls on Election Day will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Residents launch grassroots campaign for mayoral recall bill

By Terry Dean | January 15, 2016

Austin state Rep. La Shawn Ford and dozens of others gathered last week to discuss the recently proposed legislation, which faces several hurdles.

Anita Alvarez

Activists demand, denied police meeting over last weekend’s shootings

By Terry Dean | December 31, 2015

Community members renew their call for Rahm Emanuel to resign while the mayor promises reform.

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