Understanding Prop A & B and the policing paradigm shift on the ballot.
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“I wouldn’t necessarily say that I am a proponent of [civilian oversight] ... I live with the fact that I recognize that if I’m going to be a successful president in Austin, Texas, I have to engage in those conversations more than I embrace them.” – Thomas Villarreal, Austin Police Association President
We know APA’s stated reason for placing Prop B on the ballot. The association is not against oversight, they say, they just feel that the way Prop A goes about establishing civilian oversight would violate state law. It’s true that cities interested in designing a police oversight system that is robust, transparent, and legally sound face an uphill battle.
The Prop A version of this section is clear: “City Council shall not recommend or approve any contract … unless such contract or agreement iseach provision of this Chapter,” . The Prop B version was modified to read, “City Council shall ensure that any contract … is consistent with provisions of this Chapter.” A small change, but one that advocates fear could give Council enough wiggle room to adopt a contract that isOther changes in Prop B are less subtle.
But at least, OPO could “participate in investigations of officer conduct … with the right to gather evidence and directly interview witnesses,” which is language excluded from Prop B. But to determine if an allegation of officer misconduct warrants a full investigation, Prop A would restore OPO’s ability to conduct “preliminary review” of “every complaint” brought to their office.
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