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In response to the internal investigation into Officer Phillip Sparkman, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends Officer Sparkman be suspended indefinitely. The investigation found that Officer Sparkman refused to leave a residence when ordered and…
In response to Austin Police Oversight’s (APO) recommendation in the cases of Officers Hoke, Yaletchko, Ramirez, Yesiolowski, and Pistone, the Austin Police Department (APD) concurs with the APO's recommendation that Officers Hoke and Yaletchko be…
Based on participation in the internal investigation into Officer Vanessa Jimenez, Austin Police Oversight recommends exoneration of all policy violations.
In response to Austin Police Oversight’s (APO) recommendation in the case of Brian Bustos, Police Chief Lisa Davis disagrees and will not administer the recommended 1-5 day suspension. Officer Bustos stated that his decision to plead to a lower…
This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department's (APD) General Orders regarding vehicle pursuits. Austin Police Oversight recommends APD provide clear, consistent guidelines for when and how precision immobilization techniques (PIT…
In response to the internal investigation into Officers Joseph Duelser, Kai Finch, Martin Vela, and Vincent Nguyen, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends exonerating all officers. Multiple officers used deadly force in response to a suspect firing…
In response to Police Chief Lisa Davis, Austin Police Oversight (APO) disagrees with the level of discipline issued to Officer McGraw. In October, APO received an anonymous complaint alleging inappropriate use of social media. The internal…
In response to the internal investigation into Officer Bustos, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends he receive a suspension of 1-5 days. Officer Bustos was investigated after gunfire from his property led to misdemeanor charges, but he ultimately…
In response to the internal investigation into Officer Campbell, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends a 1-5 day suspension, with no eligibility for Education Based Discipline. In December, APO received an anonymous complaint alleging…
Plaintiff Todd Thomas submitted this lawsuit against the City of Austin and Austin Police Department Officer Michael Vitale for the excessive force inflicted on him with a highly dangerous “less lethal” kinetic weapon. The plaintiffs requested…