Austin, Listen Up.
Are you worried about a use of force by APD so great that it warrants a federal investigation? Do you find the rift between the police department and Austin's black community unsettling? Are you satisfied with the choice for Chief? Do you think that APD is doing a great job and has been given a bum rap? Whatever your thoughts, Austin Listening wants to hear from you.
The program is looking to get Austinites' opinion on all of the facets of the city's police program: APD, Airport Police, Parks Police, City Marshals and the office of the Police Monitor. They have set up a very web 1.0 site (Why not just set up a Myspace page?), a blog (that so far only has one post on it), and comment boxes at various businesses around town.
They are holding an open session for public comment all day June 30. If you can't make it to City Hall that day and can't find a comment box nearby, they ask you to call (512) 391-0800 and leave a message on their voice mail. Or you can send an email (anonymous or public) from their site.
Austin Listening Open Comment Session
Saturday, June 30, 9am-6pm
City Hall, 301 W. Second St [map]
Photo by loudtiger on flickr
