Captain Wilford Swinney talks about his upbringing and how he began working for the Austin Police Department. He shares some of his past experiences as an officer, recapping his responsibilities and past duties. Captain Swinney outlines the changes he has seen in the department's organization and resources over the years, especially as related to Austin's growth. Discussed topics include gang activity, the Ut-Austin shooting in 1966, changing uniforms and police cars, and women working in the police force.
Joyce Sparks (of Child Protective Services) speaking with David Koresh on the telephone, April 2, 1993, about mass suicide rumors, Marc Breault's counter prophecy and efforts to destroy Branch Davidians, the 1987 trial, bringing children into office for interviews, etc. Label reads “J. Spark, intv. with D.K. 4-2-92."
Public Matters is the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program's magazine that highlights not only the program's achievements, events, and faculty research throughout the previous year, but also shines a light on our MPA alumni and their work within the field of public administration.