Formal complaint: Insubordination, Impartial Attitude and Courtesy and other policy violations
Complainant alleges that Austin police officers failed to follow health and safety protocols by not wearing personal protective equipment while on duty. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.
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OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
ICMS #: 2020-0570
August 17, 2020
Complaint: Ms.
submitted a complaint by phone to the Office of Police
Oversight stating the following:
"Last week, a neighbor called the police because they saw my almost 8 year old daughter
walking in the neighborhood (6 houses away from our house). Since the pandemic my
daughter has been home and has started to take short walks near our house. I get that a
neighbor was concern and called the police. My concern is that when the two police officers
(I only got one last name, Officer
) appraoched my daughter and me, they were not
wearing a mask and got closer than 6 ft. They asked my daughter if she wanted them to get
in their car SO they could bring her home. I am SO glad my daughter was confident and
smart enough to say no. I am concern that these officers would offer to put a child in a
police car that could have exposed her to the corona virus. My hope is that police officers
are no putting children in their car, if they do not need to and that they use precautions
in
interacting with the public wear a mask and maintain 6 ft. of social distance."
This notice of formal complaint is a request for Internal Affairs to initiate an investigation in
order 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):
200.2.1 INSUBORDINATION
Employees will not be insubordinate. The willful disobedience of, or deliberate refusal to obey
any lawful order of a supervisor is insubordination. Defying the authority of any supervisor by
obvious disrespect, arrogant or disrespectful conduct, ridicule, or challenge to orders issued is
considered insubordination whether done in or out of the supervisor's presence.
301.2 IMPARTIAL ATTITUDE AND COURTESY
Employees are expected to act professionally, treat all persons fairly and equally, and perform all
duties impartially, objectively, and equitably without regard to personal feelings, animosities,
friendships, financial status, sex, creed, color, race, religion, age, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, gender identity or gender expression or social or ethnic background.
900.1.1 RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW AND COMPLY
The rules of conduct set forth in this order do not serve as an all-inclusive list of requirements,
limitations, or prohibitions on employee conduct and activities; employees are required to know
and comply with all Department policies, procedures, and written directives.
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.
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POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
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Recommended Classification: The OPO is permitted to make a preliminary recommendation
on the classification of administrative cases.
The OPO recommends that this allegation receive an B classification.
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Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.