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Video: Austin Police Detective Suspended Over Facebook Comments

The Austin (TX) Police Department suspended a detective they say posted inappropriate comments on his alias Facebook page about the fatal shooting of a naked unarmed teen.

August 24, 2016

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Austin Police Detective Suspended Over Facebook Comments

The Austin (TX) Police Department says Detective Jason Chiappardi posted inappropriate comments on his alias Facebook page about the shooting of naked unarmed teen David Joseph. The department gave him a three-day suspension without pay. More Here.

August 24, 2016

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Retired Texas Officer Remembers Responding to 1966 Texas Tower Attack

Ramiro Martinez, then 29 years old, is the last surviving person among the group that brought the shooter down. He remembers details from that terrifying day to an astonishing degree.

August 2, 2016

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Man Charged with Attempted Capital Murder in Thursday Shooting of Texas SWAT Officer

The Austin Police Department has identified the man who shot a SWAT team member as Tyler Michael Harrell, 18. Travis County online jail records show he is charged with attempted capital murder.

April 15, 2016

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Video: Austin SWAT Officer Shot Executing Search Warrant

An Austin, TX, SWAT officer was shot while executing a search warrant at a home in North Austin early Thursday. Another SWAT team member exchanged fire with the 18-year-old shooter, who surrendered to police within minutes.

April 14, 2016

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Austin SWAT Officer Shot Executing Search Warrant

An Austin, TX, SWAT officer was shot while executing a search warrant at a home in North Austin early Thursday. Another SWAT team member exchanged fire with the 18-year-old shooter, who surrendered to police within minutes. More Here.

April 14, 2016

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Austin Officer Wounded, Suspect Killed in Sunday Shooting

The foot pursuit ended in a parking lot at 508 West Ave. where, according to Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo, the security guard knocked the suspect to the ground. Police say the APD officer was able to make contact with the suspect and gave verbal commands for the suspect to show him his hands. More Here.

April 4, 2016

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Video: Austin Officer Wounded, Suspect Killed in Sunday Shooting

The foot pursuit ended in a parking lot at 508 West Ave. where, according to Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo, the security guard knocked the suspect to the ground. Police say the APD officer was able to make contact with the suspect and gave verbal commands for the suspect to show him his hands.

April 4, 2016

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Texas Sergeant Named NLEOMF December 2015 Officer of the Month

For stopping a gunman before he could harm anyone, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has selected Sgt. Adam Johnson of the Austin (TX) Police Department as the recipient of its Officer of the Month Award for December 2015.

December 16, 2015

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Texas Woman Tried To Gouge Officer's Eyes Out

Police arrested a woman Thursday after they say she attempted to gouge out the eyes of an Austin Police officer. Nineteen-year-old Savannah A. Mata is charged with assault on a peace officer.

August 11, 2015

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Texas Officer Saves Woman's Life During Traffic Stop

An Austin, Texas, police officer is being called a hero after saving a woman who started choking during a traffic stop. More Here.

July 14, 2015

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Video: Texas Officer Saves Woman's Life During Traffic Stop

An Austin, Texas, police officer is being called a hero after saving a woman who started choking during a traffic stop.

July 14, 2015