Austin Police Department
Compassionate Protector
Sergeant Cara Boyd, a 15-year veteran of the Austin police Department, channels inner strength. From coming out to her conservative parents, to jumping headfirst into...
A Voice For Children
In its 24 years, the Center for Child Protection has been helping turn around many young lives for the better, but the Austin-based nonprofit...
To Protect, Serve & Educate
It came from the Waco Police, and I wasn't out there. A coworker in victims services [in the APD], who was hired right before me, she was out, so I watched to see how she was accepted. No one cared, and it was great.
Combating Biases
As a gay male police officer, Michael Crumrine has had to fight stereotypes and myths, especially when it came down to a custody battle...
Austin Police Department Sends a Message of Tolerance to Texans
Members of the Lesbian and Gay Peace Officers Association (LGPOA) in Austin released a film last month aimed at supporting gay youths by offering...
Ring the Alarm
The alarm goes off. Whether sound asleep or wide awake, Austin firefighter Kat Casey springs into action. With only minutes to put on 50...
