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May 4, 2006

KLRU’s Austin Now looks at who controls the cops in Austin.

WHAT:

Documentary on the persistent charges of misuse of force by the Austin Police Department and the ongoing political battle over the APD. This in-depth report interviews the key figures in the dispute, to go beneath the rhetoric for answers to who really controls APD and speaks for the officers.

WHO:

• Police Chief Stan Knee
• Austin City Manager Toby Futrell
• Austin Police Association President Mike Sheffield
• Austin NAACP Director Nelson Linder

WHEN:         

• KLRU (broadcast channel 18, cable channel 9):
  Friday, May 26, at noon and 8 p.m.;
  Sunday, May 28, at 4:30 p.m.
• KLRU-G (Grande Cable channel 15):
  Monday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m.
• KLRU2 (Time Warner Cable channel 20):
  Wednesday, May 31, at 9 p.m.

ABOUT:

Austin Now, one of the hallmark series in KLRU’s local programming initiative, made its debut in April 2003. Each week the series captures the spirit of Austin from its cultural happenings and local treasures to the relevant political news and commentary.  The program includes in-studio guests plus stories on some of the people and places that make Austin unique.

KLRU:

KLRU-TV, Austin PBS, reflects, celebrates and inspires Central Texas through creative excellence,
community engagement and lifelong learning. Although primarily a television station providing locally produced and quality national programming, KLRU is also a non-profit organization helping to build a stronger community through educational workshops, community outreach projects and public events. Get more information about KLRU at klru.org.

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