Urban centers across the country have seen a spike in violent crime since the pandemic began and many have experienced efforts to shrink police departments.
The retirement comes on the heels of Manley's 30th anniversary with the department and its growing contention with the city council.
The group behind the effort submitted over 26,000 valid signatures in only 50 days.
In his first weeks on the job, Travis County District Attorney José Garza has announced multiple indictments on police officers for varying charges of abuse of force.
As most citizens are told to stay home and stay safe, police officers do not have that luxury. Here's what Austin police have to say about the changes to their job since the rise of coronavirus.
The ballot initiative effort would circumvent the city council's actions on homeless camping/lying restrictions.
