April 3, 2025
OPO Objection 2024-1056 LT Maria Calagna
In response to Police Chief Lisa Davis, the Office of Police Oversight disagrees with the APD chain of command, classifying the investigation into Lt. Calagna's unprofessional behavior as "Unfounded." Multiple witnesses reported unprofessional behavior, including being ignored or dismissed by Lt. Calagna. The OPO recommends that the complaint be sustained, that Lt. Calagna undergo training, and requests a public explanation if the recommendation is not followed.
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P.O. BOX 1088, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78767
CITY
OFFICE OF
WWW.ATXPOLICEOVERSIGHT.ORG
POLICEOVERSIGHT@AUSTINTEXAS.GOV
POLICE OVERSIGHT
PHONE: 512.974.9090 | TTY: 711 FAX: 512.974.6306
FOUNDED
COMPLAINT HOTLINE: 512-972-20P0
DISCIPLINE RECOMMENDATION
TO:
Chief Lisa Davis, Austin Police Department
FROM:
Director Gail McCant, Office of Police Oversight
DATE:
April 3, 2025
SUBJECT:
OPO Recommendation, OPO Case# 2024-1056
Lieutenant Maria Calagna #6104
Dear Chief Davis:
On October 21, 2024, Commander Michael Burgeson (AP5325) submitted an internal complaint
requesting that APD's Internal Affairs Division (IAD) conduct an administrative investigation into
allegations of unprofessionalism in the workplace by Lt. Calagna. The complaint arose from
concerns raised with APD HR and the City Auditor's Office by civilian employees at the
Combined Transportation, Emergency, and Communications Center (CTECC).
Disposition by APD Chain of Command
On March 31, 2025, OPO was advised that Lt. Calagna's chain of command had classified the
investigation as "Unfounded," and the case had been closed by IAD.
Upon reviewing the Internal Affairs Personnel Complaint Control Sheet, OPO disagrees with the
"Unfounded" finding for the following APD General Order:
900.5.1 Responsibility to Coworkers
During the investigation, IAD interviewed eight witnesses, including Lt. Calagna. Six of the eight
witnesses stated they had seen, or experienced unprofessional behavior conducted by Lt.
Calagna. Multiple witnesses stated that Lt. Calagna ignored them or was dismissive of their
presence when they attempted to interact with her.
NDED
On January 16, 2025, Lt. Calagna participated in an IAD interview regarding the allegations.
When asked if she believed she had violated Policy 900.5.1(a), she stated:
"I do not. I have spent my career trying to do the very best I can to treat people with respect, to
be professional. It's an expectation that I set for my employees, and / do not feel that it's within
my character to treat people the way that it's described."
However, the evidence shows that during her assignment at CTECC, Lt. Calagna more likely than
not engaged in behavior that violated the noted policy, leading multiple APD Human Resources
employees and civilian staff at CTECC to report feeling disrespected, unseen, and unheard.
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OF
CITY
TURE
P.O. BOX 1088, AUSTIN, TEXAS 7876
OFFICE OF
WWW.ATXPOLICEOVERSIGHT.OR
POLICEOVERSIGHT@AUSTINTEXAS.GO
1839
POLICE OVERSIGHT
PHONE: 512.974.9090 I TTY: 711 | FAX: 512.974.630
FOUNDED
COMPLAINT HOTLINE: 512-972-20P
DISCIPLINE RECOMMENDATION
Considering the totality of the circumstances and in alignment with APD's General Orders
discipline matrix, OPO recommends that the complaint be Sustained with a classification of C.
Additionally, OPO recommends that Lt. Calagna receive training and, in compliance with Section
2-15-5(B) of the City Code, requests that the Chief provide a detailed public, written
explanation if the recommendation is not followed.
Sincerely,
Dail
Mcca
Gail McCant
Director
Office of Police Oversight
OUNDED
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P.O. BOX 1088, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78767
CITY
OFFICE OF
WWW.ATXPOLICEOVERSIGHT.ORG
POLICEOVERSIGHT@AUSTINTEXAS.GOV
POLICE OVERSIGHT
PHONE: 512.974.9090 | TTY: 711 FAX: 512.974.6306
FOUNDED
COMPLAINT HOTLINE: 512-972-20P0
DISCIPLINE RECOMMENDATION
TO:
Chief Lisa Davis, Austin Police Department
FROM:
Director Gail McCant, Office of Police Oversight
DATE:
April 3, 2025
SUBJECT:
OPO Recommendation, OPO Case# 2024-1056
Lieutenant Maria Calagna #6104
Dear Chief Davis:
On October 21, 2024, Commander Michael Burgeson (AP5325) submitted an internal complaint
requesting that APD's Internal Affairs Division (IAD) conduct an administrative investigation into
allegations of unprofessionalism in the workplace by Lt. Calagna. The complaint arose from
concerns raised with APD HR and the City Auditor's Office by civilian employees at the
Combined Transportation, Emergency, and Communications Center (CTECC).
Disposition by APD Chain of Command
On March 31, 2025, OPO was advised that Lt. Calagna's chain of command had classified the
investigation as "Unfounded," and the case had been closed by IAD.
Upon reviewing the Internal Affairs Personnel Complaint Control Sheet, OPO disagrees with the
"Unfounded" finding for the following APD General Order:
900.5.1 Responsibility to Coworkers
During the investigation, IAD interviewed eight witnesses, including Lt. Calagna. Six of the eight
witnesses stated they had seen, or experienced unprofessional behavior conducted by Lt.
Calagna. Multiple witnesses stated that Lt. Calagna ignored them or was dismissive of their
presence when they attempted to interact with her.
NDED
On January 16, 2025, Lt. Calagna participated in an IAD interview regarding the allegations.
When asked if she believed she had violated Policy 900.5.1(a), she stated:
"I do not. I have spent my career trying to do the very best I can to treat people with respect, to
be professional. It's an expectation that I set for my employees, and / do not feel that it's within
my character to treat people the way that it's described."
However, the evidence shows that during her assignment at CTECC, Lt. Calagna more likely than
not engaged in behavior that violated the noted policy, leading multiple APD Human Resources
employees and civilian staff at CTECC to report feeling disrespected, unseen, and unheard.
1
OF
CITY
TURE
P.O. BOX 1088, AUSTIN, TEXAS 7876
OFFICE OF
WWW.ATXPOLICEOVERSIGHT.OR
POLICEOVERSIGHT@AUSTINTEXAS.GO
1839
POLICE OVERSIGHT
PHONE: 512.974.9090 I TTY: 711 | FAX: 512.974.630
FOUNDED
COMPLAINT HOTLINE: 512-972-20P
DISCIPLINE RECOMMENDATION
Considering the totality of the circumstances and in alignment with APD's General Orders
discipline matrix, OPO recommends that the complaint be Sustained with a classification of C.
Additionally, OPO recommends that Lt. Calagna receive training and, in compliance with Section
2-15-5(B) of the City Code, requests that the Chief provide a detailed public, written
explanation if the recommendation is not followed.
Sincerely,
Dail
Mcca
Gail McCant
Director
Office of Police Oversight
OUNDED
1839
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