This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department’s (APD) General Orders regarding search and seizure practices. Austin Police Oversight recommends that APD establish a clear and consistent definition of what constitutes a “strip…
This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department’s (APD) General Orders regarding interpreter services. Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends expanding department policy to include all languages when prioritizing certified…
This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department’s General Orders regarding vehicle and foot pursuits. Austin Police Oversight recommends strengthening these policies to limit the commandeering of civilian vehicles, ensure officers…
This policy analysis provides an overview of Austin’s newly adopted TRUST Act, which establishes oversight and transparency requirements for the city’s use of surveillance technology. It summarizes the act’s procedures for approving, reviewing, and…
In response to Austin Police Oversight’s recommendation on case 2026‑01125, the Austin Police Department disagrees, stating that a comprehensive review of the incident found that Officer Daniel Jauregui did not violate APD General Order 301.2 or any…
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…
Based on APO's participation in the Internal Affairs investigation into alleged police misconduct involving Officer Jordan Hoke (AP7304) in Case No. 2025‑2545, APO concurs with the chain of command’s recommendation of unfounded for the alleged…
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…