Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy and other policy violations

OF
CHILL
LUBER
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
ICMS #: 2021-0357
May 24, 2021
Complaint: The Office of Police Oversight received an online complaint alleging the following:
"I find this comment very insensitive about the death of
This type of passive
aggressive commentary by the Austin Police Association makes it hard to build trust with
the police. This is inexcusable and should be investigated to ensure that the APD brand is
not
being
tarnished
by
this
inhumane
commentary.
Commentary from them stated: Austin P.D. needs your assistance.
a
female, was brutally murdered in an apartment in
Austin on
at
With reduced resources, APD is relying even more on the community for help in stopping
the violence & bringing justice for survivors. Please call Homicide Detectives at
512.974.8477 if you have any information that could assist in this case. #SaferAustin APD
Press Release:
"
This notice of formal complaint is a request for Internal Affairs to initiate an investigation to
determine if the employee conduct is within compliance of APD policy, Civil Service Rules, and
Municipal Civil Service Rules.
Recommended Administrative Policies to Review (to include but not limited to):
301.2 IMPARTIAL ATTITUDE AND COURTESY
Employees shall provide equal and fair protection of all rights under local, state, and federal law
for all members of the community. Law enforcement will be conducted in an impartial and
equitable manner.
In an effort to create an organizational culture that is inclusive and nondiscriminatory, employees
shall act professionally, treat all persons fairly and equally, and strive to interact with the
community in a positive manner. Employees will perform all duties objectively and without regard
to personal feelings, animosities, friendships, financial status, occupation or employment status,
sex, disability status, housing status, mental health or ability, citizenship, language, national origin,
creed, color, race, religion, age, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, ethnicity, or social or ethnic background. Employees will endeavor to understand and
respect cultural, national, racial, religious, physical, mental, and other differences.
455.5 PROCEDURES
Social media content shall adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including
information technology and records management policies. Employees representing the
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to
communications will be provided upon request.
OF
CITY
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
FOUNDED
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
department via social media outlets shall conduct themselves as representatives of the
Department and shall adhere to all Department and City standards of conduct.
Recommended Classification: The OPO is permitted to make a preliminary recommendation on
the classification of administrative cases.
The OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to
communications will be provided upon request.