This document includes copies of all the complaints submitted to Austin Police Oversight in May 2026, including anonymous complaints and complaints submitted by phone, email, online form, and in-person. If known, the form includes the name of the…
Based on participation in the internal investigation into Officer Daniel Kessler's (AP7078) conduct, APO recommends that he receive discipline exceeding a 15-day suspension, up to and including indefinite suspension. Officer Kessler was involved in a…
In response to Police Chief Lisa Davis, Austin Police Oversight (APO) disagrees with the level of discipline issued to Officer Jauregui. APO objects to the classification of "information" without a finding of sustained. Officer Jauregui and his chain…
Based on APO's participation in the Internal Affairs investigation into alleged police misconduct involving Detectives Jonathan Bynum (AP5611) and Michael Thomas (AP5198), APO concurs with the chain of command's recommendation of unfounded for the…
In response to the Austin Police Oversight's recommendation that the equipment and uniform regulation policy be updated to require Austin Police Department employees to wear only an authorized duty belt or department-issued or approved accessories…
Thank you to everyone who joined Austin Police Oversight (APO) for our Police Oversight Implementation Working Group Meeting on Saturday, June 6, 2026. To review materials from the meeting, please use the links below: Meeting Recording Meeting Slide…
This document includes copies of all the complaints submitted to Austin Police Oversight in April 2026, including anonymous complaints and complaints submitted by phone, email, online form, and in-person. If known, the form includes the name of the…
This memorandum provides feedback and recommendations for improving the Austin Police Department’s General Orders regarding equipment and uniform regulations. APO recommends that APD officers should be required to utilize only department-issued or…
This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department's General Orders regarding officer personnel evaluations. APO recommends improving APD’s officer evaluation process by ensuring that an officer’s evaluation records accompany the…