Events
Upcoming Events
Police Accountability Summit, July 14, 2012
Past Events
The Peaceful Streets Team makes a few new friends while getting the word out about upcoming community trainings in east Austin.
Get the latest updates from the Peaceful Streets Project!
Rally Campaign
https://rally.org/f/7AsnGHYhVCt
In The Press
- Austin City Council Unanimously Rejects Police Contract * KUT * December 14, 2017
- Antonio Buehler, Cop Watcher * The Progressive * December 1, 2017
- Founder of Peaceful Streets Project files suit against Austin, 9 officers * KXAN * August 2, 2017
- Cop-watching activist Antonio Buehler sues city, Austin police officers * The Statesman * August 2, 2017
- How do Austin police put suspects in cars? Not as Trump suggests * The Statesman * July 29, 2017
- Austin use-of-force cases highlight gap in police review * The Statesman * December 16, 2016
- Officer will not be charged for pepper spraying man during SXSW * KXAN * December 8, 2016
- Austin officer who pepper-sprayed handcuffed man could face charges * The Statesman * November 23, 2016
- 2 police supervisors suspended, demoted over pepper-spraying incident * The Statesman * October 24, 2016
- Austin cop suspended for stun gun use on handcuffed person during SXSW * The Statesman * September 13, 2016
- Austin Police Officer Suspended 45 Days for Pepper Spray Incident * Time Warner Cable News * August 30, 2016
- Cop Suspended for Pepper Spraying Handcuffed Arrestee * Austin Chronicle * August 30, 2016
- Austin cop filmed pepper-spraying handcuffed man suspended 45 days * The Statesman * August 30, 2016
- Disciplinary hearing set for cop filmed pepper-spraying handcuffed man * The Statesman * August 29, 2016
- Video’s role in tragedy: How snapping photos or shooting videos helps police and the public alike * Salon * July 10, 2016
- Citizen recordings of police interaction growing amid push * AP * July 9, 2016
- Copwatcher in Texas: “Polizisten sind Terroristen” * Kurier * July 8, 2016
- How Video Can Help Police — And The Public * The Huffington Post * July 6, 2016
- APA Chief Punches Horse-Molester; Union head unlikely to face consequences * Austin Chronicle * July 1, 2016
- Viral video of Austin Police Association President raises questions * KVUE * June 22, 2016
- Two to Tangle * The Statesman * June 22, 2016
- Appeals court rejects lawsuit by activist who filmed Austin police * The Statesman * June 2, 2016
- Activist filming police arrested over the weekend on Sixth Street * The Statesman * May 31, 2016
- Peaceful Streets member arrested on 6th Street * KVUE * May 31, 2016
- The First Amendment Hasn’t Stopped Police From Harassing Copwatchers * Truthout * April 23, 2016
- Austin Cop Arrested Cop-Watcher, Now Interview Video Emerges * PINAC * April 13, 2016
- Texas Cop-Watcher Arrested for Recording Austin Police Make Contentious Arrest * PINAC * April 11, 2016
- APD Chief Acevedo blasts Peaceful Streets comments * KVUE * April 4, 2016
- Man killed by Austin police officer identified * KXAN * April 4, 2016
- Shocking moment an officer pepper sprays a handcuffed prisoner at he sits in the back of a police van following his arrest at SXSW * Daily Mail * March 22, 2016
- Texas Police Officer Caught on Camera Pepper-Spraying Handcuffed Man Inside Police Van * The Root * March 21, 2016
- Cop Pepper-Sprays Handcuffed Suspect (VIDEO) * The Young Turks * March 21, 2016
- Shocking moment a cop pepper-sprays a guy in cuffs * New York Post * March 21, 2016
- Cop Caught on Video Allegedly Pepper-Spraying Handcuffed Suspect Who Claims ‘I Didn’t Do Nothing’ * The Blaze * March 21, 2016
- Austin Police Officer Caught On Video Allegedly Pepper-Spraying Handcuffed Man * The Huffington Post * March 21, 2016
- Cops Handle SXSW Revelers With Questionable Use Of Pepper Spray: VIDEO * Patch * March 19, 2016
- YouTube Video Shows APD Using Pepper Spray on SXSW Crowd * Time Warner Cable News * March 18, 2016
- Video of Austin cop pepper-spraying man prompts police investigation * The Statesman * March 18, 2016
- Video shows APD officer pepper spraying man in custody * Fox 7, KTBC * March 18, 2016
- Video appears to show APD officer using pepper spray on restrained man * KEYE * March 18, 2016
- Peaceful Streets Project partners with WeCopwatch to ensure police accountability during SXSW 2016 * The Austin Sentinel * March 8, 2016
- Sixth Street Showdown * Austin Chronicle * February 26, 2016
- Blocked by the Cops; @Austin_Police doesn’t want to hear your criticism * Austin Chronicle * January 29, 2016
- Austin police to deploy first body cameras to downtown officers * The Statesman * December 13, 2015
- Austin police body cameras discussed at public forum * The Statesman * December 1, 2015
- A New Breed of Activists are Turning Cameras on the Police * Playboy * November 26, 2015
- Authorities won’t prosecute activist Antonio Buehler for August arrest * The Statesman * November 13, 2015
- Officials not pursuing charges against local activist * KVUE * November 13, 2015
- Authorities not moving forward with charges against Peaceful Streets’ Buehler * Fox 7, KTBC * November 13, 2015
- APD drops August charges against Antonio Buehler * KXAN * November 13, 2015
- A cross-country network helps Reveal boost its investigative reporting power * NiemanLab * September 21, 2015
- Do police body cameras protect the public? * SiliconANGLE * September 14, 2015
- Gilbert Flores Shooting: Bexar Co. Sheriff Asks for Calm as Investigation Continues * Time Warner Cable News * September 2, 2015
- Killing of Harris Co. deputy sparks strong reactions in Austin * KVUE * August 31, 2015
- Local activist Buehler responds to Harris Co. deputy shooting * KVUE * August 31, 2015
- The Danger in Recording a Cop * CityLab * August 20, 2015
- Body cameras might illuminate right and wrong when recording police * The Statesman * August 14, 2015
- Buehler Arrested; Cop-watch activist releases video of his arrest * Austin Chronicle * August 7, 2015
- Austin Police Account of Antonio Buehler’s Arrest Disproven by Peaceful Streets Videos * PINAC * August 4, 2015
- Activist Antonio Buehler released after weekend arrest * KVUE * August 4, 2015
- Austin police, Buehler dispute events that led to activist’s arrest * The Statesman * August 3, 2015
- Austin Police Arrest Peaceful Streets Founder Antonio Buehler Again for Recording Cops in Public * PINAC * August 2, 2015
- Austin police arrest activist Antonio Buehler after recording officers * The Statesman * August 2, 2015
- Austin Activist Antonio Buehler Released From Jail * KEYE * August 2, 2015
- Charges in Buehler trial dropped * Gonzales Cannon * July 24, 2015
- Gonzales County drops conduct charge against Austin activist Buehler * The Statesman * July 21, 2015
- Jury split on first amendment trial * Gonzales Cannon * July 7, 2015
- The Right to Record Walter Scott’s Death * Reason.com * June 23, 2015
- Law and Disorder 2: Citizens, Cameras and Cops * NPR * May 13, 2015
- ‘Prende’ en Texas debate sobre videograbar policías * El Diario de El Paso * May 11, 2015
- Texas a flashpoint in debate over right to film police * Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting * May 9, 2015
- Texas a Flashpoint in Debate Over Right to Film Police * The Texas Tribune * May 9, 2015
- Body cameras roll through Public Safety Committee * Austin Monitor * April 28, 2015
- Austin Police Could Soon Wear Body Cameras * Time Warner Cable News * April 28, 2015
- APD looking at several different options for body cameras * Fox 7, KTBC * April 27, 2015
- Grassroots group: Everyone should film police activity * CW39 * April 9, 2015
- Group Encouraging Houstonians to ‘Film’ Law Enforcement * ABC-13 * April 8, 2015
- Right to film police under debate in Texas, across nation * The Statesman * March 30, 2015
- Texas lawmaker proposes bill limiting citizens’ ability to record police officers * Daily Texan * March 27, 2015
- Final Charges Dropped for Buehler * Austin Chronicle * February 19, 2015
- Charges Dropped Against Austin Activist * KEYE * February 19, 2015
- YouTube video alleges Austin police brutality on Sixth Street * The Statesman * February 16, 2015
- APD investigating downtown arrest caught on camera * Fox 7, KTBC * February 16, 2015
- Video shows police officer taking down man on 6th Street * KVUE * February 16, 2015
- Blowing the Whistle on Violent Police * Gil Gross * January 23, 2015
- As groups police the police, some add guns to the mix * CBS News * January 22, 2015
- David and Goliath * Stossel Show * January 15, 2015
- Buehler’s Case Dismissed * Austin Chronicle * January 5, 2015
- Sexist Comment by Austin Police Officer: Isolated Incident or Part of Broader Culture? * KUT * December 18, 2014
- Buehler Acquitted * Austin Chronicle * October 31, 2014
- Antonio Buehler Acquitted of ‘Failure to Obey’ * Time Warner Cable News * October 30, 2014
- Is Filming a Police Officer a “Domestic Threat”? Austin Activist on Trial for Videotaping an Arrest * Democracy Now! * October 29, 2014
- The fight for justice is being waged peacefully on American’s streets * NJToday.net * October 29, 2014
- Antonio Buehler Found Not Guilty After Austin Cop Breaks Blue Code of Silence, Testifying on his Behalf * PINAC * October 29, 2014
- Buehler acquitted of failing to comply with officer’s order * The Statesman * October 29, 2014
- Police Departments Retaliate Against Organized “Cop Watch” Groups Across the US * Truthout * October 2, 2014
- The Cop Watchers: Chasing (and Sometimes Trolling) Police in the Name of Liberty * Dallas Observer * October 1, 2014
- Austin Police Officer Tries To Paint Police Accountability Groups As ‘Domestic Extremists’ In FOIA’ed Emails * Techdirt * September 17, 2014
- Police Claim Cop Block, Peaceful Streets Project and Activists of America are an Imminent Threat * TheAntiMedia * September 15, 2014
- Texas Cops Attempt to have Peaceful Streets Founder Charged for Online Impersonation after Satirical Facebook Post * PINAC * September 11, 2014
- Texas reporters fight for access, public records * Columbia Journalism Review * September 11, 2014
- Documents Reveal Austin Police Department’s Attempt to Disrupt Peaceful Streets Project, Label Them Domestic Extremist Group * The Liberty Beat * September 10, 2014
- Three Cop Watchers Get Arrested for Videotaping Arlington Police * Dallas Observer * September, 8 2014
- Buehler Lawsuit Victory; Peaceful Streets Project founder can take his civil rights suit to trial * The Austin Chronicle * August 1, 2014
- Judge rules man had right to record Austin police * The Washington Times * July 26, 2014
- Judge rules man had right to record Austin police * Houston Chronicle * July 26, 2014
- Judge rules man had right to record Austin police * KCBD * July 26, 2014
- Texas Court Upholds the Right to Photograph and Record Police Activity * NPPA * July 26, 2014
- Federal judge: Citizens have right to film officers * The Statesman * July 25, 2014
- Federal Judge to Camera-Shy Austin Cops: People Have a Right to Record You. Deal With It. * Reason.com * July 25, 2014
- Federal judge upholds activist Antonio Buehler’s right to film officers * The Statesman * July 25, 2014
- Exactly how many tickets do police issue in the Cooper “Speed Trap”? * The Arlington Voice * April 7, 2014
- Antonio Buehler Lawsuit Could Revolutionize Filming Police * The AntiMedia.Org * January 18, 2014
- Activist sues Austin police for right to film arrests * Al Jazeera America * January 8, 2014
- Peaceful Streets Project Founder files suit over right to film arrest * Fox 7, KTBC * January 7, 2013
- Local activist Antonio Buehler sues Austin police, officers over filming arrests * The Statesman * January 3, 2014
- Civil Rights activist joins Austin police accountability summit * YNN * August 18, 2013
- Peaceful Streets Holds Police Accountability Summit * KEYE * August 17, 2013
- Group holds summit against police brutality * Fox 7, KTBC * August 17, 2013
- Seale and Balko Visit Peaceful Streets * The Austin Chronicle * August 16, 2013
- APD Chief Responds to Police Shooting Critics * KEYE * August 3, 2013
- Protestors Call for Acevedo Resignation * KEYE * August 1, 2013
- Activists: ‘Mistrust Has Deepened’ After Latest Austin Police Shooting * KUT * July 30, 2013
- Activists criticize city’s response to fatal officer-involved shooting * The Statesman * July 30, 2013
- Protestors gather at City Hall to denounce the shooting death of a black man by APD * KLBJ * July 30, 2013
- Arrest of San Marcos Cops Called Rarity * San Antonio Express-News * July 23, 2013
- Peaceful Streets Project rallies in support of San Marcos police chief * YNN * July 21, 2013
- Deadly Force and Threats Against Peaceful Activists Rise * Infowars * June 28, 2013
- Protestors push for officer indictment in death of double amputee * NewsFix Houston * June 25, 2013
- Crimewatch: APA fears group’s efforts to keep an eye on police may lead to violence * Fox 7, KTBC * June 24, 2013
- Jury finds APD officer not liable for Carter’s death * Fox 7, KTBC * June 11, 2013
- Campaña contra el abuso policial en Houston * Univision Houston * January 16, 2013
- Peaceful Streets Project expands efforts into West Campus * Daily Texan * October 28, 2012
- A New Lense for Arrest * Daily Texan * September 25, 2012
- Police filming guidelines criticized by attorney for photographers’ association * The Statesman * September 24, 2012
- NPPA criticizes APD policy on citizens photographing cops * YNN * September 24, 2012
- Austin Police Revealing Pattern of Abuse Against Citizens Who Record * Pixiq * September 24, 2012
- Man arrested for third time after shooting video of officers * The Statesman * September 21, 2012
- Peaceful Streets Project leader Antonio Buehler arrested again recording Austin police * Digital Texan * September 21, 2012
- Man Arrested Again After Videotaping Arrest * KEYE * September 21, 2012
- Austin Photo Activist Arrested Third Time for Recording Cops in Public * Pixiq * September 21, 2012
- Activist Antonio Buehler Claims Austin Police Targeting Him * Digital Texan * August 31, 2012
- Peaceful Streets Project to Film Activity Downtown * Fox 7, KTBC * August 30, 2012
- Activists Respond to Police, Plan Cop Watch * KXAN * August 30, 2012
- Peaceful Streets Founder Arrested While Filming Police * YNN * August 26, 2012
- Peaceful Streets Project Founder Arrested for Interfering with Police * The Austin Chronicle * August 27, 2012
- Attorney: Man Arrested a Second Time for Filming Police Officers * The Statesman * August 26, 2012
- APD Considers Policy Change After Activist’s Arrest Caught On Video * KEYE * August 27, 2012
- Antonio Buehler Again on Police Radar * KXAN * August 27, 2012
- Antonio Buehler Steps Up His Campaign on APD * Digital Texan * July 30, 2012
- Rally Against Police Abuse in Solidarity with Anaheim, CA * ZGraphix * July 30, 2012