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OPO Recommendation for Case #2024-0817, Officer Jacob Harper

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January 17, 2025

OPO Recommendation for Case #2024-0817, Officer Jacob Harper

In response to Commander Shauna Griffin's disciplinary determination regarding Officer Jacob Harper's conduct, the Office of Police Oversight recommends that the complaint be sustained, that he be assigned a Class B classification, and that he receive documented counseling.

OPO's review of the Internal Affairs investigation revealed that Officer Harper intentionally muted another officer's body-worn camera while responding to an incident so he could voice his frustrations about the call. Further, Officer Harper admitted to violating General Order 303.4. 

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OF
AUSTIN
P.O. BOX 1088, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78767
CITY
OFFICE OF
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DISCIPLINE RECOMMENDATION
TO:
Commander Shauna Griffin, Austin Police Department
FROM:
Director Gail McCant, Office of Police Oversight
DATE:
January 17, 2025
SUBJECT:
2024-0817 Discipline Recommendation
Dear Commander Griffin:
On August 12, 2024, you requested that APD's IAD conduct an Administrative Investigation
on Officer Jacob Harper, AP9754, and his conduct regarding an incident where he muted
the Body Worn Camera (BWC) of Officer Amber Slater, AP9870, without her or a
supervisor's approval.
Officer Harper is scheduled for a disciplinary meeting (DM) with you and his chain of
command on January 23, 2025.
OPO Discipline Recommendation
During Officer Harper's IAD interview, he admitted to violating General Order 303.4. It
should be noted that Officer Harper intentionally muted Officer Slater's BWC during the
response to a call for service to voice his frustrations of the call. 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, assigned a Class B
classification, and Officer Harper receive documented counseling in accordance with the
Discipline Matrix.
Sincerely,
1839
Dail
Gail McCant
Director
Office of Police Oversight
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City of Austin

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