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CITY
AUTHOR
FOUNDEL
1839
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
QUARTERLY
POLICE OVERSIGHT
IMPLEMENTATION
WORKGROUP
September 12, 2024 I 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
01
Welcome and Housekeeping
02
Welcome from OPO Director
03 Policy and Research Presentation
Agenda
04
Community Police Review Commission
05
Data Overview
06
Complaints Process Q&A
07
Closing
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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
Director's Message
Manages and directs the staff of the Office of Police Oversight.
Oversees the Austin Police Department's investigations of critical incidents
involving Austin police officers.
Works closely with the City Manager, the Austin Police Department's Chief of
Police, and Austin Police Department's Internal Affairs Division to ensure
accountability, transparency, and input from the community.
25+ years of experience in civil, human, employment, and housing rights
Certified Mediator
Gail McCant
Bachelor of Arts- Southern University, Baton Rouge (Liberal Studies/Communications)
Director
CPRC Timeline
Efforts have been underway since May 2023 to re-establish the CPRC. By the end of 2024, the sole remaining provision to be completed
may
be
access
to
G-file materials, which is contingent upon reaching a new Meet and Confer agreement.
July 2023: Commission
April 2024: OPO sent a memo to
July 2024: OPO confirmed that 31
In Progress: OPO prepares
applications open on
the City Manager's Office
applicants are interested in
training program for
austintexas.gov.
explaining the commissioner
serving on the commission.
commissioners. Per APOA,
selection process.
commissioners have 90 days to
September 2023: Commission
complete the training.
applications close. 82 applications
June 2024: OPO emailed all
received.
eligible applicants to confirm their
interest in serving on the
October 2023: As directed in
commission.
City Code section $2-15-4 (B), the
Office of the City Auditor certified
79 of 82 applications as eligible to
serve on the commission.
I
II
III
IV
Responsibilities:
Research ongoing issues related to APD
Gather and synthesize national best
practices in policing
Analyze APD's General Orders policy,
Policy & Research
training, and procedures and offer
recommendations for improvement
Division
Sources of Work:
APD-initiated policy change
Complaint-generated
City Manager-generated
Other (based on OPO strategic plan, other
issues identified, etc.)
APD Initiated Policy Changes & General Orders Amendments
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024
6
1
14
202.3 Firearm Discharges
344.4 Safeguards cos
211.13 Chain of Command Responsibilities in Level 2, 3, and 4 Incidents
Situations Definitions
214.3.1 Offenses Committed that Allow for a Vehicle Pursuit
206.5 Low Kinetic Energy
303.7 Supervisor Responsibilities
Projectiles
303.8 Integration of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Technology
601.2 Victim Services Division
326.1 Release of Public Information
Personnel Response
346.6.2 Investigative Supervisor Responsibility for Crashes Involving APD Vehicles
301.3.3 Class C - Patrol
425.3.2 Missing Persons Communications Notifications
Uniform
502 Lake Patrol Unit
918.2 Definitions
902.1.2 Administrative Investigations Definitions
955.2.1 Timesheets
902.2.3 Externally Initiated Complaints V2
942.5 Guidelines for Conducting a Continuing Education Course V2
954 Mental health
955.2.1 Timesheets
955.14 Military Leave
April-June 2024 Policy Recommendations
A total of seven recommendations were made for the months of April-June on the
following APD policies:
Personal Appearance Standards
Taser Device Guidelines
Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility
PERSONAL APPEARANCE STANDARDS
GENERAL ORDERS 924
OPO Recommendation
APD Response
1. APD remove language restricting race-
based hairstyles for male employees.
APD plans to revise its policy in compliance
with the law and OPO's recommendations.
2. APD remove language and photos
restricting race-based hairstyles for
female employees.
3. Clarify the meaning of "extreme" when
referring to hairstyles.
Taser Device Guidelines
General Orders 208
OPO Recommendation
APD Response
1.
APD remove any reference to TASER
APD revised its policy to align with OPO
X26 from the General Orders
recommendation #1.
2. APD specifies that additional training is
APD revised its policy to align with OPO
required anytime an officer upgrades
Recommendation #2.
from a TASER 7 to a TASER10
3.
If a defect in TASER functionality is
found, the officer shall report it to a
supervisor immediately.
Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility
General Order 342.3.5
OPO Recommendation
APD Response
1. APD corrects grammatical errors on
APD revised its policy to align with OPO
Failure to Maintain Financial
recommendation #1.
Responsibility.
APD revised its policy to align with comply
2. APD revise section to specify that
with OPO recommendation #2.
officers must confirm proof of insurance
and issue a citation if said proof is not
acquired.
January - March 2024 Recommendations
General Order 364- Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions
APD is working to address two of the three recommendations made.
General Order 303.4.2- When Camera System(s) Use Is Required
APD is working to address all 2 recommendations made.
General Order 214.6.2- Tire Deflation Device
APD is working to address all 3 recommendations made.
General Order 214.6.4- Low Speed Intervention
APD is working on a re-write of this entire policy.
Complaints Data
Overview
1. OPO receives the
complaint
2. Preliminary Review
3. Preliminary Investigation
Complaints
4. OPO monitors and
Process
participates in APD's
Internal Affairs
administrative
investigation
5. OPO closes the complaint
1. OPO receives the
complaint
2. Preliminary Review
Anonymous
3. Preliminary
Complaints
Investigation
4. OPO monitors and
Process
participates in APD's
Internal Affairs
administrative
investigation
Data Overview: April-June 2024
April
May
June
Complaints/Concerns
80
82
72
Compliments
114
14
6
Total Contacts
194
96
78
Data Overview: April-June 2024
April
May
June
Preliminary Review
80
82
72
Conducted
Sworn Affidavit Submitted
3
4
7
Recommended for Full Internal
10
4
15
Affairs Investigation
Investigated by Internal Affairs
7
2
10
Pending Investigation
1
2
4
Resigned in Lieu of
0
0
1
Disciplinary Action
CLASS A
CLASS B
Include, but are not limited to policy
Include, but not limited to criminal
violations such as profanity,
conduct, serious policy violations, or
belittling language, inadequate
conduct that could damage the
COMPLAINT
police service, minor traffic
Police Department.
violations, negligent damage, or loss
of property.
CLASSIFICATIONS
CLASS C
CLASS D
* Complaints that Could Not Be Further
Investigated: OPO sometimes receives
complaints outside of our purview, for example,
Not policy violations, but the officer
Not policy violations because the
complaints against other law enforcement
might need training to handle the
evidence shows they are false.
situation better.
agencies, or other government agencies.
Data Overview: April-June 2024
April
May
June
Class A
0
0
0
Class B
2
0
0
Class
1
1
1
Class D
13
2
8
Complaints that Could Not
Be Further Investigated
0
3
3
Data Overview: April-June 2024
April
May
June
Total Anonymous
15
7
7
Disciplinary Recommendations
Made to Chief of Police
0
4
2
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CITY
AUTHOR
FOUNDEL
1839
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
QUARTERLY
POLICE OVERSIGHT
IMPLEMENTATION
WORKGROUP
September 12, 2024 I 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
01
Welcome and Housekeeping
02
Welcome from OPO Director
03 Policy and Research Presentation
Agenda
04
Community Police Review Commission
05
Data Overview
06
Complaints Process Q&A
07
Closing
EN
English
Access Instructions
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Spanish
A
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OPO is committed to creating and
sustaining a safe space that is
comfortable for all attendees.
By participating in this meeting, you consent to
the following guidelines:
We consent to this meeting being recorded
for public record.
We respect each other by listening 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
Director's Message
Manages and directs the staff of the Office of Police Oversight.
Oversees the Austin Police Department's investigations of critical incidents
involving Austin police officers.
Works closely with the City Manager, the Austin Police Department's Chief of
Police, and Austin Police Department's Internal Affairs Division to ensure
accountability, transparency, and input from the community.
25+ years of experience in civil, human, employment, and housing rights
Certified Mediator
Gail McCant
Bachelor of Arts- Southern University, Baton Rouge (Liberal Studies/Communications)
Director
CPRC Timeline
Efforts have been underway since May 2023 to re-establish the CPRC. By the end of 2024, the sole remaining provision to be completed
may
be
access
to
G-file materials, which is contingent upon reaching a new Meet and Confer agreement.
July 2023: Commission
April 2024: OPO sent a memo to
July 2024: OPO confirmed that 31
In Progress: OPO prepares
applications open on
the City Manager's Office
applicants are interested in
training program for
austintexas.gov.
explaining the commissioner
serving on the commission.
commissioners. Per APOA,
selection process.
commissioners have 90 days to
September 2023: Commission
complete the training.
applications close. 82 applications
June 2024: OPO emailed all
received.
eligible applicants to confirm their
interest in serving on the
October 2023: As directed in
commission.
City Code section $2-15-4 (B), the
Office of the City Auditor certified
79 of 82 applications as eligible to
serve on the commission.
I
II
III
IV
Responsibilities:
Research ongoing issues related to APD
Gather and synthesize national best
practices in policing
Analyze APD's General Orders policy,
Policy & Research
training, and procedures and offer
recommendations for improvement
Division
Sources of Work:
APD-initiated policy change
Complaint-generated
City Manager-generated
Other (based on OPO strategic plan, other
issues identified, etc.)
APD Initiated Policy Changes & General Orders Amendments
April 2024
May 2024
June 2024
6
1
14
202.3 Firearm Discharges
344.4 Safeguards cos
211.13 Chain of Command Responsibilities in Level 2, 3, and 4 Incidents
Situations Definitions
214.3.1 Offenses Committed that Allow for a Vehicle Pursuit
206.5 Low Kinetic Energy
303.7 Supervisor Responsibilities
Projectiles
303.8 Integration of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Technology
601.2 Victim Services Division
326.1 Release of Public Information
Personnel Response
346.6.2 Investigative Supervisor Responsibility for Crashes Involving APD Vehicles
301.3.3 Class C - Patrol
425.3.2 Missing Persons Communications Notifications
Uniform
502 Lake Patrol Unit
918.2 Definitions
902.1.2 Administrative Investigations Definitions
955.2.1 Timesheets
902.2.3 Externally Initiated Complaints V2
942.5 Guidelines for Conducting a Continuing Education Course V2
954 Mental health
955.2.1 Timesheets
955.14 Military Leave
April-June 2024 Policy Recommendations
A total of seven recommendations were made for the months of April-June on the
following APD policies:
Personal Appearance Standards
Taser Device Guidelines
Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility
PERSONAL APPEARANCE STANDARDS
GENERAL ORDERS 924
OPO Recommendation
APD Response
1. APD remove language restricting race-
based hairstyles for male employees.
APD plans to revise its policy in compliance
with the law and OPO's recommendations.
2. APD remove language and photos
restricting race-based hairstyles for
female employees.
3. Clarify the meaning of "extreme" when
referring to hairstyles.
Taser Device Guidelines
General Orders 208
OPO Recommendation
APD Response
1.
APD remove any reference to TASER
APD revised its policy to align with OPO
X26 from the General Orders
recommendation #1.
2. APD specifies that additional training is
APD revised its policy to align with OPO
required anytime an officer upgrades
Recommendation #2.
from a TASER 7 to a TASER10
3.
If a defect in TASER functionality is
found, the officer shall report it to a
supervisor immediately.
Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility
General Order 342.3.5
OPO Recommendation
APD Response
1. APD corrects grammatical errors on
APD revised its policy to align with OPO
Failure to Maintain Financial
recommendation #1.
Responsibility.
APD revised its policy to align with comply
2. APD revise section to specify that
with OPO recommendation #2.
officers must confirm proof of insurance
and issue a citation if said proof is not
acquired.
January - March 2024 Recommendations
General Order 364- Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions
APD is working to address two of the three recommendations made.
General Order 303.4.2- When Camera System(s) Use Is Required
APD is working to address all 2 recommendations made.
General Order 214.6.2- Tire Deflation Device
APD is working to address all 3 recommendations made.
General Order 214.6.4- Low Speed Intervention
APD is working on a re-write of this entire policy.
Complaints Data
Overview
1. OPO receives the
complaint
2. Preliminary Review
3. Preliminary Investigation
Complaints
4. OPO monitors and
Process
participates in APD's
Internal Affairs
administrative
investigation
5. OPO closes the complaint
1. OPO receives the
complaint
2. Preliminary Review
Anonymous
3. Preliminary
Complaints
Investigation
4. OPO monitors and
Process
participates in APD's
Internal Affairs
administrative
investigation
Data Overview: April-June 2024
April
May
June
Complaints/Concerns
80
82
72
Compliments
114
14
6
Total Contacts
194
96
78
Data Overview: April-June 2024
April
May
June
Preliminary Review
80
82
72
Conducted
Sworn Affidavit Submitted
3
4
7
Recommended for Full Internal
10
4
15
Affairs Investigation
Investigated by Internal Affairs
7
2
10
Pending Investigation
1
2
4
Resigned in Lieu of
0
0
1
Disciplinary Action
CLASS A
CLASS B
Include, but are not limited to policy
Include, but not limited to criminal
violations such as profanity,
conduct, serious policy violations, or
belittling language, inadequate
conduct that could damage the
COMPLAINT
police service, minor traffic
Police Department.
violations, negligent damage, or loss
of property.
CLASSIFICATIONS
CLASS C
CLASS D
* Complaints that Could Not Be Further
Investigated: OPO sometimes receives
complaints outside of our purview, for example,
Not policy violations, but the officer
Not policy violations because the
complaints against other law enforcement
might need training to handle the
evidence shows they are false.
situation better.
agencies, or other government agencies.
Data Overview: April-June 2024
April
May
June
Class A
0
0
0
Class B
2
0
0
Class
1
1
1
Class D
13
2
8
Complaints that Could Not
Be Further Investigated
0
3
3
Data Overview: April-June 2024
April
May
June
Total Anonymous
15
7
7
Disciplinary Recommendations
Made to Chief of Police
0
4
2
Questions and
Answers
To: Everyone
More
Type message here
How to Participate
CHAT
Participate in the conversation by using
the chat, raising your hand or the Q&A
Reactions
option at the bottom of your screen.
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Save the Date!
S
C
Y
H
A
L
Next meeting: November 14, 2024
Follow us on Twitter or Facebook to stay informed!
opo.outreach@austintexas.gov
atxpoliceoversight.org