In response to the complaint against Officer Benjamin Cochran, Austin Police Oversight (APO) reviewed the Austin Police Department's (APD) internal investigation into his conduct. APO recommends the indefinite suspension of Officer Cochran for…
In response to an investigation into Officer John Carrasco’s conduct following his arrest for public intoxication in Fredericksburg, the Office of Police Oversight found that he violated several APD policies, including responsibility to comply, acts…
In response to the complaint against Officer John Hattaway, the Office of Police Oversight reviewed multiple incidents from 2021 to 2024 involving unprofessional language and conduct during traffic stops. OPO found a pattern of violations of APD…
In response to APD Internal Affairs Division investigation into Officer Nicholas Locken's conduct, the Office of Police Oversight disagrees with the determination that he did not violate APD's General Orders. OPO's review found that the investigation…
In response to Police Chief Lisa Davis, the Office of Police Oversight disagrees with the APD chain of command, classifying the investigation into Lt. Calagna's unprofessional behavior as "Unfounded." Multiple witnesses reported unprofessional…
The Office of Police Oversight objects to Commander Shauna Griffin's disciplinary determination regarding Officer Calvin Fusilier's conduct. While APD sustained Officer Fusilier's violation of APD General Orders 200.2.1, Assessment and De-escalation…
In response to Commander Shauna Griffin's disciplinary determination regarding Officer Calvin Fusilier's conduct, the Office of Police Oversight recommends that the complaint be sustained and that Officer Fusilier receive a one to five-day suspension…
In response to Commander Shauna Griffin's disciplinary determination regarding Officer Jacob Harper's conduct, the Office of Police Oversight recommends that the complaint be sustained, that he be assigned a Class B classification, and that he…
In response to Chief of Police Lisa Davis's disciplinary determination regarding Officer Todd Gilbertson in case #2024-0812, the Office of Police Oversight recommends that the complaint be sustained and Officer Gilbertson receive an indefinite…
In response to Chief of Police Lisa Davis's disciplinary determination regarding Officer Phillip Sparkman's conduct, the Office of Police Oversight recommends that he receive an indefinite suspension in accordance with the Discipline Matrix. After…