Based on a review of the investigation file regarding alleged police misconduct involving Officers Cameron Tucker (9954), Jennifer Perez-Molina (9414), Matthew Gastelum (9934), and Katrina Vukasin (9588), APO concurs with the chain of command's…
Based on participation in the internal investigation into Officers Keston Campbell (AP7203), Nicholas LaBarbera (AP8923), and Artur Markov (AP9946) regarding an officer involved shooting that occurred on March 1, 2026, APO recommends exoneration for…
Based on participation in the internal investigation into APD Police Officers Jake Pitcher (AP 9862) and Ryne Kirchberg (AP 9241) regarding an officer involved shooting that occurred on May 7, 2025, APO recommends exoneration for each officer and the…
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 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 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…