,   Black Austin Democrats

Although Austin has remained a relatively safe city, there have been far too many shootings of African American men. What kind of changes would you institute at APD to reduce the number of officer-involved shootings and reduce the degree of mistrust that exists between the African American community and the police?

City of Austin : City Council, District 1

Anecdotally: Firstly, we believe in a participatory budgetary process; one that engages the communities most impacted and a process that …

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Lewis Conway Jr.

I am proud of the work that I have done to raise awareness regarding this issue and calling for accountability …

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Vincent Harding

We need to have a police force which is representative and part of the community they serve. We need to …

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Natasha Harper-Madison

To reduce the number of officer-involved shootings and reduce the degree of mistrust that exists between the African American community …

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Mariana Salazar

City of Austin : City Council, District 3

Include program, “Ethical Policing Is Courageous” training for police officers. Police departments and prosecutor officers should look and feel like …

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Susana Almanza

First, I might suggest that everybody participate in Undoing Racism or Beyond Diversity programming.  I clearly believe and know that …

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Amit Motwani

I have the utmost respect for the women and men who sacrifice so much to keep our families safe and …

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Sabino “Pio” Renteria

City of Austin : City Council, District 5

The last proposed police contract was not accepted by the Council and I voted with my colleagues to continue negotiations, …

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Ann Kitchen

City of Austin : City Council, District 8

Austin is known as a progressive city, but there’s more we can do to ensure every member of our community …

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Rich DePalma

Accountability starts with the City Council. As a council member, it’ll be my responsibility to form bridges and help restore …

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Bobby Levinski

City of Austin : City Council, District 9

It is important to also recognize some uncomfortable truths, and the first step to addressing them is to admit them …

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Danielle Skidmore

I support policies that hold police accountable for misconduct and help us foster greater trust through a community policing model …

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Kathie Tovo

City of Austin : Mayor

We need to change the culture at APD, and that is happening. When I took office, the APD recruiting video …

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John Doe

We need to change the culture at APD, and that is happening. When I took office, the APD recruiting video …

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Steve Adler

We will Not Fight Against the Police, We will Rebuild From Within — The police as an institution is not …

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Travis Duncan

Community trust is a critical element of public safety, and I am committed to working with the Black Austin Democrats …

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Laura Morrison