This document includes copies of all the complaints submitted to Austin Police Oversight in March 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 document includes copies of all the complaints submitted to Austin Police Oversight in February 2026, including anonymous complaints and complaints submitted by phone, email, online form, and in-person. If known, the form includes the name of…
Chief of Police Lisa Davis determined that Officer Phillip Sparkman violated Austin Police Department (APD) policies and suspended him indefinitely, effective May 11th, 2026. An Internal Affairs investigation found that he violated APD policy on acts…
In response to the internal investigation into Officer Phillip Sparkman, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends Officer Sparkman be suspended indefinitely. The investigation found that Officer Sparkman refused to leave a residence when ordered and…
In response to Austin Police Oversight’s (APO) recommendation in the cases of Officers Hoke, Yaletchko, Ramirez, Yesiolowski, and Pistone, the Austin Police Department (APD) concurs with the APO's recommendation that Officers Hoke and Yaletchko be…
In response to Police Chief Lisa Davis, Austin Police Oversight (APO) disagrees with the level of discipline issued to Officer McGraw. In October, APO received an anonymous complaint alleging inappropriate use of social media. The internal…
In response to the internal investigation into Officer Campbell, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends a 1-5 day suspension, with no eligibility for Education Based Discipline. In December, APO received an anonymous complaint alleging…
In response to the internal investigation into Officer Bustos, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends he receive a suspension of 1-5 days. Officer Bustos was investigated after gunfire from his property led to misdemeanor charges, but he ultimately…