Recomendaciones sobre la Orden General 364 del Departamento de Policía de Austin
En este memorando, la Oficina de Fiscalización de la Policía (OPO) ofrece recomendaciones sobre la Orden General 364 del Departamento de Policía de Austin. Esta orden describe la conducta de los oficiales durante acciones policiales fuera de sus horas de servicio, incluidos incidentes de interés personal y el reporte de tales acciones. La OPO recomienda que APD adopte una definición clara de "incidente de interés personal" y enmiende sus requisitos de reporte para este tipo de incidente.
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March 19, 2024
Robin Henderson, Interim Chief of Police
Austin Police Department
715 E. 8th Street
Austin, TX 78701
RE: OPO Policy Recommendations For Improvement to Austin Police Department's
General Order 364: Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions
Dear Chief Henderson:
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The purpose of this memorandum is to provide feedback and recommendations for improvement
to the Austin Police Department's (APD) General Order (GO) 364: Off-Duty Law Enforcement
Actions.
The specific policies reviewed in this memorandum are as follows:
364.4.2 Incidents Of Personal Interest
364.5 Reporting (a)
364.5 Reporting (b)
This policy analysis and recommendations address inadequate definitions and present APD with
an opportunity to expand the policy for a greater understanding that better aligns with nationwide
best practices. The OPO recommends improving this policy for the betterment of APD sworn
employees and the general public.
We look forward to addressing the items identified and improving these policies to benefit the
community and APD's sworn personnel.
Sincerely,
Gail McCant, Director
Office of Police Oversight
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364: Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions
Recommendation #1:
OPO recommends that APD improve 364.4.2.
OPO analysis indicates a need to clarify and define what constitutes an incident of personal
interest. The example of family or neighbor disputes in the current policy needs more clarity or
explanation.
Recommendation #2:
OPO recommends that APD amend 364.5 Reporting (a).
OPO recommends that APD remove the phrase "as soon as practicable." The OPO recommends
that APD require reporting within a specified amount of time.
Recommendation #3:
OPO recommends that APD expand 364.5 Reporting (b).
OPO recommends that APD require officers to write a memo to their supervisor documenting their
account of any off-duty event immediately upon returning to duty. The written memo should then
be immediately forwarded to Internal Affairs by the supervisor.
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