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…
In response to the internal investigation into Officer Joshua Jackson, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends full exoneration. Officer Jackson shot a suspect with his patrol rifle after the suspect pointed a handgun at him. APO concludes that he…
In response to the internal investigation into Officer Adam Reinhart, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends that he be exonerated and the case be closed. Officer Reinhart was fired upon when attempting to detain two suspects. He returned fire and…
Plaintiff Julian Roque submitted this lawsuit against the City of Austin, the Austin Police Department, the Soho Lounge LLC, and John Doe Officers. The plaintiff alleges damages for injuries sustained by excessive force. The plaintiff requests a…
Thank you to everyone who joined Austin Police Oversight (APO) for our Police Oversight Implementation Working Group Meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026. To review materials from the meeting, please use the links below: Meeting Recording Meeting Slide…