Swinney, Wilford, 1986 March 31, May 7

File — Box: 3, Folder: 19

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Scope and Contents

Swinney talks about his upbringing and how he began working for the Austin Police Department. He shares some of his experiences as an officer, recapping his responsibilities and past duties. 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 University of Texas at Austin shooting in 1966, changing uniforms and police cars, and women working in the police force.
Interviewed by Kerry Owens

Dates

1986 March 31, May 7

Creator

From the Collection: Southwest Texas State University. Department of History (Organization)
From the Collection: Brown, Ronald C., 1945- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Biographical note

Captain Wilford Swinney was born in 1922 in Burnet County, Texas, but moved to Austin in 1926. Swinney began working for the Austin Police Department (APD) on January 1, 1948, following in the steps of his father, who also worked for APD. He continued to work for the APD throughout the 1980s.