Based on participation in the internal investigation into Officer Benjamin Cochran, Austin Police Oversight recommends that he be exonerated of the insubordination policy violation.
In response to the complaint alleging unprofessional behavior by Officer Henry Guerra, Austin Police Oversight (APO) found that Officer Guerra responded to reports of a woman screaming but failed to properly investigate, allowing a man to leave…
In response to Police Chief Lisa Davis, Austin Police Oversight (APO) disagrees with the level of discipline issued to Officer Lehman. He deployed his Taser without a verbal warning on a subject who was unarmed and did not appear to be a threat to…
In response to the internal investigation into Officer Derrick Lehman’s conduct, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends he receive a 3-5 day suspension, with no eligibility for education-based discipline. Officer Lehman deployed his Taser without a…
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…
Based on participation in the internal investigation into Officer Vanessa Jimenez, Austin Police Oversight recommends exoneration of all policy violations.
In response to the internal investigation into Officers Joseph Duelser, Kai Finch, Martin Vela, and Vincent Nguyen, Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends exonerating all officers. Multiple officers used deadly force in response to a suspect firing…
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…