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 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…
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 Joshua Jackson, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends full exoneration. Officer Jackson shot a suspect with his patrol rifle after the suspect pointed a handgun at him. APO concludes that he…
In response to the internal investigation into Officer Adam Reinhart, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends that he be exonerated and the case be closed. Officer Reinhart was fired upon when attempting to detain two suspects. He returned fire and…
Based on participation in the internal investigation into alleged misconduct, APO recommends Officers Hoke and Yaletchko be exonerated. APO found that Officers Ramirez, Yesiolowski, and Pistone were guilty of misconduct.
Austin Police Oversight (APO) concurs with the results of the internal investigation into Sgt. Billy Simoneaux. APO found no violations of General Policy, Prohibited Uses of Department Technology, or Responsibility to Know and Comply, but found a…
In response to Austin Police Oversight’s 2024 Annual Report, the Austin Police Department provided responses to policy recommendations and 2024 internal data highlights.
In response to the internal investigation into Officers Andy Yu, Javier Rodriguez, Katherine Alzola, and Detective Joseph Kephart, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends exonerating all officers. Multiple officers used deadly force to stop a…
In response to Police Chief Lisa Davis, Austin Police Oversight (APO) disagrees with the Austin Police Department chain of command administering low-level discipline to Officers Zarling and McRae. APO’s investigation into the complaint confirmed that…