January 17, 2025
OPO Recommendation for Case #2024-0863, Officer Calvin Fusilier
In response to Commander Shauna Griffin's disciplinary determination regarding Officer Calvin Fusilier's conduct, the Office of Police Oversight recommends that the complaint be sustained and that Officer Fusilier receive a one to five-day suspension per the Discipline Matrix.
OPO's review of the Internal Affairs investigation revealed that Officer Fusilier deployed a taser device on a passively resistant subject and admitted to violating General Orders 200.2.1, 200.4, and 208.4.2.
View OPO's Disciplinary Objection here.
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P.O. BOX 1088, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78767
CITY
OFFICE OF
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COMPLAINT HOTLINE: 512-972-20PO
DISCIPLINE RECOMMENDATION
TO:
Commander Shauna Griffin, Austin Police Department
FROM:
Director Gail McCant, Office of Police Oversight
DATE:
January 17, 2025
SUBJECT:
2024-0863 Discipline Recommendation
Dear Commander Griffin:
On August 14, 2024, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) received an external citizen's
complaint, 2024-0820, alleging an Austin Police Department (APD) officer had used
excessive force during her arrest. OPO conducted a Preliminary Review that identified Officer
Calvin Fusilier, AP9065, as the subject of the complaint.
On August 14, 2024, you requested that APD's IAD conduct an Administrative Investigation
on Officer Fusilier's actions concerning the allegations.
Officer Fusilier is scheduled for a disciplinary meeting (DM) with you and his chain of
command on January 24, 2025.
OPO Discipline Recommendation
During Officer Fusilier's IAD interview, he admitted to violating General Orders 200.2.1,
200.4 and 208.4.2. It should be noted that Officer Fusilier failed to attempt de-escalation and
used excessive force on a passively resistant individual. This action is in direct violation of
General Orders established by APD.
Considering the totality of the circumstances and in alignment with APD's General Orders
discipline matrix, The OPO recommends the complaint be Sustained and Officer Fusilier
receive a 1-5 day suspension in accordance with the Discipline Matrix.
Sincerely,
Gail McCant
Director
Office of Police Oversight
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P.O. BOX 1088, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78767
CITY
OFFICE OF
WWW.ATXPOLICEOVERSIGHT.ORG
POLICEOVERSIGHT@AUSTINTEXAS.GOV
POLICE OVERSIGHT
PHONE: 512.974.9090 | TTY: 711 | FAX: 512.974.6306
FOUNDED
1839
COMPLAINT HOTLINE: 512-972-20PO
DISCIPLINE RECOMMENDATION
TO:
Commander Shauna Griffin, Austin Police Department
FROM:
Director Gail McCant, Office of Police Oversight
DATE:
January 17, 2025
SUBJECT:
2024-0863 Discipline Recommendation
Dear Commander Griffin:
On August 14, 2024, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) received an external citizen's
complaint, 2024-0820, alleging an Austin Police Department (APD) officer had used
excessive force during her arrest. OPO conducted a Preliminary Review that identified Officer
Calvin Fusilier, AP9065, as the subject of the complaint.
On August 14, 2024, you requested that APD's IAD conduct an Administrative Investigation
on Officer Fusilier's actions concerning the allegations.
Officer Fusilier is scheduled for a disciplinary meeting (DM) with you and his chain of
command on January 24, 2025.
OPO Discipline Recommendation
During Officer Fusilier's IAD interview, he admitted to violating General Orders 200.2.1,
200.4 and 208.4.2. It should be noted that Officer Fusilier failed to attempt de-escalation and
used excessive force on a passively resistant individual. This action is in direct violation of
General Orders established by APD.
Considering the totality of the circumstances and in alignment with APD's General Orders
discipline matrix, The OPO recommends the complaint be Sustained and Officer Fusilier
receive a 1-5 day suspension in accordance with the Discipline Matrix.
Sincerely,
Gail McCant
Director
Office of Police Oversight
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