Welcome to Austin Police Oversight
Austin Police Oversight (formerly the Office of Police Oversight) accepts community feedback about interactions with the Austin Police Department. Austin Police Oversight is separate and independent from the Austin Police Department.
- Next Quarterly Police Oversight Implementation Work Group Meeting
Austin Police Oversight (APO) will host the next quarterly Police Oversight Implementation Work Group meeting on Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
This event is open to the public and will take place in-person at the Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center, located at 808 Nile St, Austin, TX 78702.
Community members are invited to join for updates on the latest APD complaints data, receive a live demonstration of the newly launched officer-involved shooting dashboard, and engage with APO staff in meaningful discussion to help support the improvement of accountability, transparency and trust with APD.
Register to attend: Visit Speak Up Austin to save your spot.
Accessibility and Accommodations:
The event will be presented in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). Additional interpretation services and other accessibility accommodations are available upon request.If you have any questions or concerns, please email OPO.Outreach@AustinTexas.gov or call 512-974-9090.
News and Recent Documents
- Complaints Submitted to APO, March 2026
This document includes copies of all the complaints submitted to Austin Police Oversight in March 2026.
- Complaints Data, January-March 2026
This document presents the complaint data received by Austin Police Oversight from January to March 2026.
- Indefinite Suspension of Officer Phillip Sparkman
Chief of Police Lisa Davis determined that Officer Phillip Sparkman violated Austin Police Department policies and suspended him indefinitely.