November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023 Working Group Meeting Slide Deck
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OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
QUARTERLY
POLICE OVERSIGHT
IMPLEMENTATION
WORKGROUP
November 21, 2023 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
i
01
Welcome and Housekeeping
02 OPO 101
Agenda
03
Director's Message
For technical assistance,
04
Data Overview
please type a message in the
Zoom chat.
05
0 & A
06 Closing
EN
English
Housekeeping
ES
Spanish
A
American Sign Language (ASL)
For Interpretation
Mute Original Audio
Please select your preferred
language. If you are on a computer,
Manage Language Interpretation.
select the globe icon at the bottom
of your screen. If you are on a tablet
or phone, click MORE (3 dots),
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Housekeeping
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How to Participate
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Participate in the conversation by using
the chat or by raising your hand using the
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OPO is committed to creating and
sustaining a safe space that is
comfortable for all attendees.
By remaining in this meeting, you consent to
the following guidelines:
We consent to this meeting being
recorded for public record.
We respect each other by muting when
others are speaking.
We respect each other by disagreeing
respectfully.
ABOUT THE OFFICE OF POLICE OVERSIGHT
The mission of the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin
Police Department's conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the
public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community.
ACCOUNTABILITY
TRANSPARENCY
PARTNERSHIPS
Espanol
Say thanks to the Austin Police Department online, over the phone, in
person, or by mail. You do not have to provide your contact information.
1. Select an option for saying thanks.
Online
Required information
What happened
Optional information
Date and time
Officer(a) involved
OPO's Complaints
Start
Over the phone
Division accepts
In-person
complaints and
Bymail
rming
compliments related to
OUNTABILITY
Austin police officer
Espanol
File a complaint about the Austin Police Department online, over the
conduct. Community
phone, in person, or by mail. You do not have to provide your contact
information.
members can submit
1. Select an option for filing complaint.
Online
Required information
complaints or
What happened
Date and time
Location
Your contact information
Optional information
compliments based on
Officer(i)vidved
Witness(es)
Start
their experience.
Over the phone
In person
v Bymail
Enhancing Transparency:
txpoliceoversight.org
OPO's website includes public documents:
Complaints, reprimands, and suspension memos
Departments
Office of Police Oversight Office of Police Oversight
Policy and discipline recommendations
Office of Police Oversight
Data on complaints, compliments, and more
Memos & APD responses
Home
>
Espanol
Contact Info
The Office of Police Oversight accepts community feedback about interactions
Espanol
with the Austin Police Department
512-974-9090
Published reports & research
Email
November 21,2023: Police Oversight Implementation
Physical Address
Workgroup
Office Police Oversight
More documents coming soon!
Rutherford Lane
78754
to
Key
512-972-2676
Facebook
Accessibility and Usability are the pillars of our site,
Twitter
with features including:
Documents are searchable
All documents can be accessed by a screen reader
Publications are in English and Spanish
Community Engagement
Virtual and In Person
Building
Events
Partnerships
Community Feedback
Reports
Community Surveys
Director's
Message
Gail McCant
Director, Office of Police Oversight
8
8
In Progress:
In Compliance:
Provisions in progress. The Office of Police
Oversight (OPO), Austin Police Department (APD),
The Office of Police Oversight currently, or
and Communications and Technology
partially, executes or implements this task.
Management (CTM) are collaborating to develop
solutions to implement each provision.
Summary of Progress
Resolution 99
Proposition A
5%
18%
95%
82%
In Compliance
In Progress
In Compliance
In Progress
Resolution 99 has 20 provisions. Two provisions
Proposition A has 17 provisions. Three provisions are
are in progress while technology solutions are
in progress while technology solutions are being
being finalized.
finalized, in addition to recruitment efforts for the
Community Police Review Commission (CPRC).
19 of 20 provisions are completed.
14 of 17 provisions are completed.
1 of 20 provisions are in progress.
3 of 17 provisions are in progress.
Data
Overview
STEP 1: OPO RECEIVES COMPLAINT
After receiving a complaint, OPO enters the complaint in a databa
shared with APD.
STEP 2: PRELIMINARY REVIEW
STEP
ONE
OPO independently reviews every complaint submitted to the offic
After receiving a complaint, OPO reviews it for potential policy
violations. If OPO identifies potential policy violations during a
OPO
preliminary review, OPO forwards the complaint to APD and
FOOR
COMPLAINT
TWO
STEP
recommends that APD investigate. APD determines whether an
STEP
PROCESS
investigation will occur. OPO resumed the preliminary review of a
complaints as of October 1, 2023.
STEP 3: INTERNAL AFFAIRS CLASSIFIES COMPLAINT
Internal Affairs reviews and classifies the complaint according
STEP
to the APD policy and employee manual. APD has sole discretion
THREE
on the final classification. If APD determines that the complaint
was a Class A or B and would be investigated, OPO monitors the
investigation.
STEP 4: INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATES COMPLAINT
If APD classifies the complaint as A or B, they will investigate. OF
will monitor the investigation. Once an investigation is complete,
Data Overview
(Resolution 99, pg.7)
July
August
September
Commendations
10
10
3
Complaints
52
54
65
Data Overview
Resolution 99, pg.8)
July
August
September
Affidavits Submitted
9
7
8
Preliminary Review Conducted
0
0
0
*resumed Oct. 2023
Complaints Recommended for
9
7
8
Internal Affairs Investigation
External Complaints Investigated by
11
10
8
Internal Affairs*
Complaints that Could Not Be
43
47
57
Further Investigated
Classification Data
July
August
September
(Resolution 99, pg.8)
Class A:
Include, but not limited to criminal conduct, serious policy violations, or conduct that could
1
0
0
damage the Police Department.
Class B:
Include, but are not limited to policy violations such as profanity, belittling
1
1
1
language, inadequate police service, minor traffic violations, negligent damage, or
loss of property.
Class C:
Not policy violations, but the officer might need training to handle the situation
0
0
1
better.
Class D:
6
4
2
Not policy violations because the evidence shows they are false
Data Overview
(Resolution 99: :pg.8)
July
August
September
Disciplinary Recommendations
0
0
0
Made to Chief of Police
Anonymous Complaints
1
1
9
Anonymous Commendations
4
2
0
Policy Changes/General Orders
9
12
0
Amendments*
Q & A
Thank You
for Attending
A
U
S
T
N
C
T
Y
H
A
L
Next Meeting: February 2024 (Location TBD)
Don't forget to take our survey!
OF
opo.outreach@austintexas.gov
atxpoliceoversight.org
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
1130
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
QUARTERLY
POLICE OVERSIGHT
IMPLEMENTATION
WORKGROUP
November 21, 2023 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
i
01
Welcome and Housekeeping
02 OPO 101
Agenda
03
Director's Message
For technical assistance,
04
Data Overview
please type a message in the
Zoom chat.
05
0 & A
06 Closing
EN
English
Housekeeping
ES
Spanish
A
American Sign Language (ASL)
For Interpretation
Mute Original Audio
Please select your preferred
language. If you are on a computer,
Manage Language Interpretation.
select the globe icon at the bottom
of your screen. If you are on a tablet
or phone, click MORE (3 dots),
language interpretation and select
Interpretation
Reactions
More
your preferred language.
Housekeeping
Show Subtitle
For Closed Captioning
View Full Transcript
To access closed captioning
Subtitle Settings...
services, click the "CC" Closed
captioning icon on the bottom of
your screen.
CC
Record
Live Transcript
Reactions
To: Everyone
More
Type message here
How to Participate
Chat
Participate in the conversation by using
the chat or by raising your hand using the
options at the bottom of your screen.
C
Reactions
Share Screen
Record
Reactions
Raise Hand
OPO is committed to creating and
sustaining a safe space that is
comfortable for all attendees.
By remaining in this meeting, you consent to
the following guidelines:
We consent to this meeting being
recorded for public record.
We respect each other by muting when
others are speaking.
We respect each other by disagreeing
respectfully.
ABOUT THE OFFICE OF POLICE OVERSIGHT
The mission of the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin
Police Department's conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the
public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community.
ACCOUNTABILITY
TRANSPARENCY
PARTNERSHIPS
Espanol
Say thanks to the Austin Police Department online, over the phone, in
person, or by mail. You do not have to provide your contact information.
1. Select an option for saying thanks.
Online
Required information
What happened
Optional information
Date and time
Officer(a) involved
OPO's Complaints
Start
Over the phone
Division accepts
In-person
complaints and
Bymail
rming
compliments related to
OUNTABILITY
Austin police officer
Espanol
File a complaint about the Austin Police Department online, over the
conduct. Community
phone, in person, or by mail. You do not have to provide your contact
information.
members can submit
1. Select an option for filing complaint.
Online
Required information
complaints or
What happened
Date and time
Location
Your contact information
Optional information
compliments based on
Officer(i)vidved
Witness(es)
Start
their experience.
Over the phone
In person
v Bymail
Enhancing Transparency:
txpoliceoversight.org
OPO's website includes public documents:
Complaints, reprimands, and suspension memos
Departments
Office of Police Oversight Office of Police Oversight
Policy and discipline recommendations
Office of Police Oversight
Data on complaints, compliments, and more
Memos & APD responses
Home
>
Espanol
Contact Info
The Office of Police Oversight accepts community feedback about interactions
Espanol
with the Austin Police Department
512-974-9090
Published reports & research
November 21,2023: Police Oversight Implementation
Physical Address
Workgroup
Office Police Oversight
More documents coming soon!
Rutherford Lane
78754
to
Key
512-972-2676
Accessibility and Usability are the pillars of our site,
with features including:
Documents are searchable
All documents can be accessed by a screen reader
Publications are in English and Spanish
Community Engagement
Virtual and In Person
Building
Events
Partnerships
Community Feedback
Reports
Community Surveys
Director's
Message
Gail McCant
Director, Office of Police Oversight
8
8
In Progress:
In Compliance:
Provisions in progress. The Office of Police
Oversight (OPO), Austin Police Department (APD),
The Office of Police Oversight currently, or
and Communications and Technology
partially, executes or implements this task.
Management (CTM) are collaborating to develop
solutions to implement each provision.
Summary of Progress
Resolution 99
Proposition A
5%
18%
95%
82%
In Compliance
In Progress
In Compliance
In Progress
Resolution 99 has 20 provisions. Two provisions
Proposition A has 17 provisions. Three provisions are
are in progress while technology solutions are
in progress while technology solutions are being
being finalized.
finalized, in addition to recruitment efforts for the
Community Police Review Commission (CPRC).
19 of 20 provisions are completed.
14 of 17 provisions are completed.
1 of 20 provisions are in progress.
3 of 17 provisions are in progress.
Data
Overview
STEP 1: OPO RECEIVES COMPLAINT
After receiving a complaint, OPO enters the complaint in a databa
shared with APD.
STEP 2: PRELIMINARY REVIEW
STEP
ONE
OPO independently reviews every complaint submitted to the offic
After receiving a complaint, OPO reviews it for potential policy
violations. If OPO identifies potential policy violations during a
OPO
preliminary review, OPO forwards the complaint to APD and
FOOR
COMPLAINT
TWO
STEP
recommends that APD investigate. APD determines whether an
STEP
PROCESS
investigation will occur. OPO resumed the preliminary review of a
complaints as of October 1, 2023.
STEP 3: INTERNAL AFFAIRS CLASSIFIES COMPLAINT
Internal Affairs reviews and classifies the complaint according
STEP
to the APD policy and employee manual. APD has sole discretion
THREE
on the final classification. If APD determines that the complaint
was a Class A or B and would be investigated, OPO monitors the
investigation.
STEP 4: INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATES COMPLAINT
If APD classifies the complaint as A or B, they will investigate. OF
will monitor the investigation. Once an investigation is complete,
Data Overview
(Resolution 99, pg.7)
July
August
September
Commendations
10
10
3
Complaints
52
54
65
Data Overview
Resolution 99, pg.8)
July
August
September
Affidavits Submitted
9
7
8
Preliminary Review Conducted
0
0
0
*resumed Oct. 2023
Complaints Recommended for
9
7
8
Internal Affairs Investigation
External Complaints Investigated by
11
10
8
Internal Affairs*
Complaints that Could Not Be
43
47
57
Further Investigated
Classification Data
July
August
September
(Resolution 99, pg.8)
Class A:
Include, but not limited to criminal conduct, serious policy violations, or conduct that could
1
0
0
damage the Police Department.
Class B:
Include, but are not limited to policy violations such as profanity, belittling
1
1
1
language, inadequate police service, minor traffic violations, negligent damage, or
loss of property.
Class C:
Not policy violations, but the officer might need training to handle the situation
0
0
1
better.
Class D:
6
4
2
Not policy violations because the evidence shows they are false
Data Overview
(Resolution 99: :pg.8)
July
August
September
Disciplinary Recommendations
0
0
0
Made to Chief of Police
Anonymous Complaints
1
1
9
Anonymous Commendations
4
2
0
Policy Changes/General Orders
9
12
0
Amendments*
Q & A
Thank You
for Attending
A
U
S
T
N
C
T
Y
H
A
L
Next Meeting: February 2024 (Location TBD)
Don't forget to take our survey!
OF
opo.outreach@austintexas.gov
atxpoliceoversight.org
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT