In response to Commander Lichter’s disciplinary determination regarding Officer Ryan West’s conduct, the Office of Police Oversight agrees that the complaint be sustained, and that Officer West receive an oral reprimand for violating APD policy, per the Disciplinary Matrix.
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OF CITY STEPHEN P.O. BOX 1088, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78767 OFFICE OF WWW.ATXPOLICEOVERSIGHT.ORG POLICEOVERSIGHT@AUSTINTEXAS.GOV POLICE OVERSIGHT PHONE: 512.974.9090 I TTY: 711 | FAX: 512.974.6306 COMPLAINT HOTLINE: 512-972-20PO DISCIPLINE RECOMMENDATION TO: Commander D. Lichter, Austin Police Department FROM: Director Gail McCant, Office of Police Oversight DATE: March 4, 2024 SUBJECT: 2023-0648, Discipline Recommendation Good afternoon, Commander Lichter: This external complaint was filed on August 1, 2023. The Office of Police Oversight (OPO) monitored the investigation conducted by the Internal Affairs Division of the Austin Police Department (APD). Officer West is scheduled for a disciplinary meeting with his Chain of Command tomorrow, March 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The OPO concurs with the sustained finding by Officer West's COC. The OPO recommends that Officer West receive an oral reprimand for violating APD's general orders. Sincerely, Dail Mecad Gail McCant 1839