Commander Richman delivered an oral reprimand to Officer Gutierrez for conducting a traffic stop with his body camera turned off. This action was a violation of policy 303.3.1, which states that department issued body worn cameras are required to be…
Commander Staniszewski delivered an oral reprimand to Officer Hewitt for an interaction that occurred on August 19, 2019. This interaction was a violation of policy 301.2, Impartial Attitude and Courtesy.
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Vargas's actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03 and suspended him from duty for 5 days, from February 4th, 2020 through February 8th, 2020. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed…
Complainant alleges an officer is affiliated with groups that conflict with her ability to perform her duties without bias. The OPO declines to make a recommendation.
The Office of Police Oversight received a written communication alleging that Austin Police Department officers may have violated department policy by using excessive force during an incident. The OPO declines to make a recommendation.
Complainant alleges officers were "rude and difficult" to her when she called them to her home. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Commander Pruett delivered a written reprimand to Officer Fong for his conduct during a call for service. His actions violated policy 303.3, Department Issued Body Work Cameras, and policy 401.2, Initial Response and Investigation.
Commander Pruett delivered a written reprimand to Officer Rooney for his conduct during a call for service. His actions violated policy 303.3, Department Issued Body Work Cameras, and policy 402.2, Report Writing.
Complainant alleges an officer allowed the complainant's sister to break the complainant's window. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.
Complainant alleges officers may have violated Austin Police Department policy by failing to properly make arrests or investigate an incident in which he was involved. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.