Oral reprimand of Officer Robert Mattingly
Commander Jones delivered an oral reprimand to Officer Mattingly for using profanity while responding to resistance. This was a violation of Austin Police Department policy 301.2(c), Impartial Attitude and Courtesy.
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MEMORANDUM
Austin Police Department
Region 4 Patrol
TO:
Robert Mattingly, Officer
FROM:
Brian Jones, Commander
DATE:
April 8, 2021
SUBJECT:
Oral Reprimand IA Gase 2020-1609
This memorandum is in reference to an incident which occurred on 09/12/20 and your conduct at
that time. Specifically I am referring to your involvement (During a response to resistance Officer
Mattingly used profanity and told the individual to shut up multiple times.)
Your actions violated APD Policy 301.2 Impartial Attitude and Courtesy which states:
301.2 IMPARTIAL ATTITUDE AND COURTESY
Employees are expected to act professionally, treat all persons fairly and equally, and perform all duties
impartially, objectively, and equitably without regard to personal feelings, animosities, friendships, financial
status, sex, creed, color, race, religion, age, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender
expression or social or ethnic background.
(a) Employees will not express or otherwise manifest any prejudice concerning race, religion, national
origin, age, political affiliation, sex, or other personal characteristics in the performance of their duties.
1. Employees will respect the rights of individuals and will not engage in discrimination,
oppression, or favoritism whether by language, act, or omission.
2. The use of racial or ethnic remarks, slurs, epithets, words or gestures, which are derogatory or
inflammatory in nature to or about any person or group of persons is strictly prohibited.
(b) Employees will be tactful in the performance of their duties, control their tempers, exercise patience
and discretion, and shall not engage in argumentative discussions even in the face of extreme
provocation.
(c) Employees will make every effort to be courteous and respectful toward all persons
The purpose of this memorandum is to document this oral reprimand. You are hereby reminded
that compliance with the Department's rules and regulations are a condition of your continued
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employment as a police officer. Failure to comply with this policy in the future may result in
more severe disciplinary action against you, up to, and including an indefinite suspension.
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the foregoing Oral Reprimand:
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Signature of Officer Receiving Reprimand
Date / Time
R. (cummel 6792
4/9/21 0047
Signature of COC Sergeant
Date / Time
B.B. 3350
4/9/21 0319
Signature of COC L ecitenant
Date / Time
3386
4-9-21 10:45 AM
Signature of COC Commander
Date/Time
cc:
Employee
Employee's Supervisor
Internal Affairs
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