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    Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy, Neglect of duty, Acts bringing discredit upon the department, Responsibility to know and comply

    The complainant alleges that Austin Police Department Interim Police Chief Joe Chacon and Assistant Chief of Police Richard Guajardo improperly pressured a detective to stop communicating with defense attorneys related to a high-profile case. Assistant Chief Guajardo allegedly threatened the detective with an internal affairs investigation after the detective shared an affidavit alleging misconduct by the district attorney with the defense attorneys. OPO recommends an independent investigation into the actions of Assistant Chief Guajardo, Interim Chief Chacon, and the detective.

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    17 de agosto de 2021

    Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy, Neglect of duty, Acts bringing discredit upon the department, Responsibility to know and comply

    The complainant alleges that Austin Police Department Interim Police Chief Joe Chacon and Assistant Chief of Police Richard Guajardo improperly pressured a detective to stop communicating with defense attorneys related to a high-profile case. Assistant Chief Guajardo allegedly threatened the detective with an internal affairs investigation after the detective shared an affidavit alleging misconduct by the district attorney with the defense attorneys. OPO recommends an independent investigation into the actions of Assistant Chief Guajardo, Interim Chief Chacon, and the detective.

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    Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy, Neglect of duty, Acts bringing discredit upon the department, Responsibility to know and comply

    The complainant alleges that Austin Police Department Interim Police Chief Joe Chacon and Assistant Chief of Police Richard Guajardo improperly pressured a detective to stop communicating with defense attorneys related to a high-profile case. Assistant Chief Guajardo allegedly threatened the detective with an internal affairs investigation after the detective shared an affidavit alleging misconduct by the district attorney with the defense attorneys. OPO recommends an independent investigation into the actions of Assistant Chief Guajardo, Interim Chief Chacon, and the detective.

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