Temporary Suspension of Sergeant Philip Linsalata

This memorandum details the three‑day suspension of Sergeant Philip Linsalata following an investigation initiated by a complaint received by Austin Police Oversight. The investigation found that Sgt. Linsalata repeatedly arrived after his shift start time, inaccurately recorded his work hours, took a patrol vehicle home without authorization, and exceeded work hour limits on multiple occasions. Based on these sustained findings, he received a three‑day temporary suspension.