Search Results

Cover story on Kindrick cartoon by Bob Rohan.

Additional machine-extracted names mentioned in this issue: Mark Abernathy, Ronnie Allen, Marcia Ball, Ronnie Branham, Cooter Brown, Jackson Browne, Johnny Bush, Vikki Carr, Jimmy Casas, Patsy Coleman, Alvin Crow, Kent Finlay, Chuck Formes, Bill Francis, Mike Garrity, Jim Glass, Alex Habeeb, Kyle Harris, Miss Healy, Marlene James, Waylon Jennings, Cam King, Wimpy Lassiter, Carlyne Majers, Darrell McCall, Augie Meyers, John Monfrey, Joker Moon, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Charlie Pride, Paul Ray, Dub Robinson, Bananas Rodriguez, Frank Rodriguez, Jorge Roque, Rico Rosales, Stan Rupert, Doug Sahm, Bobby Smith, Rod Stewart, Ernest Tubb, Bob Wills.

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.