Complainant alleges that a detective from the Austin Police Department failed to handle the complainant's case properly, and did not follow up with the complainant on the status of their case. OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.
Complainant alleges that Austin police sergeants are not providing equal opportunities to all sergeants. OPO declines to make a classification recommendation.
Complainant alleges they have been harassed by an Austin police officer who followed them at the complainant's location. OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.
Complainant alleges that while she was waiting for a towing company after her car broke down, another community member called the Austin Police Department in order to enforce the complainant to move her car. The complainant alleges the Austin police…
Complainant alleges he was standing outside of on the appropriate side of the barriers protesting with the homeless population when an officer reached across the barrier and pushed him down to the ground and hurt his wrist. OPO recommends this…
Complainant alleges they were watching people peacefully protest when Austin police officers shot a hearing-impaired individual. When the complainant tried to communicate using sign language, Austin police officers shot the complainant 12 times. OPO…
Complainant alleges they were assaulted by Austin police officers after being escorted to the hospital for observations. OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.
The Office of Police Oversight's (OPO) inaugural annual report summarizes the office's work from 2019- 2020. View the report here: Office of Police Oversight: 2019-2020 annual report The 2019-2020 report aims to document and share the office's…
In April 2021, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) received notification from the Austin Police Department (APD) of changes made to the General Orders. The impacted policies are listed below. In this memo, OPO reviewed the policy changes and…
Complainant alleges undercover Austin police officers have been harassing the complainant for 18+ years. The complainant also alleges Austin Police Department commanders and lieutenants have ignored the complainant's request for assistance. OPO…