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City of Austin, APA reach agreement for police oversight contract

February 9, 2023

AUSTIN (KXAN)– The City of Austin and the Austin Police Association reached an agreement in principle for a four-year police oversight contract. A news release said the official announcement will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

Previously, the city and APA clashed on adding police oversight to the labor contract in December. Earlier this week, city manager Spencer Cronk released a letter saying he was optimistic a negotiation would be reached.

Austin city manager continues to push for negotiations as discussions for police oversight resume this week

The contract would incorporate the goals of attaining a stable environment for Austin Police officers, attractive recruitment and retention strategies and progressive police oversight, the release said.

The release said the agreement is subject to Austin City Council approval.

(KXAN Photo/Mariano Garza)
(KXAN Photo/Mariano Garza)

by: Erica Pauda

Posted: Feb 8, 2023 / 10:32 PM CST

Updated: Feb 8, 2023 / 10:32 PM CST

AUSTIN (KXAN)– The City of Austin and the Austin Police Association reached an agreement in principle for a four-year police oversight contract. A news release said the official announcement will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

Previously, the city and APA clashed on adding police oversight to the labor contract in December. Earlier this week, city manager Spencer Cronk released a letter saying he was optimistic a negotiation would be reached.

The contract would incorporate the goals of attaining a stable environment for Austin Police officers, attractive recruitment and retention strategies and progressive police oversight, the release said.

The release said the agreement is subject to Austin City Council approval.

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