In response to the Austin Police Oversight's recommendation that the equipment and uniform regulation policy be updated to require Austin Police Department employees to wear only an authorized duty belt or department-issued or approved accessories…
This memorandum provides feedback and recommendations for improving the Austin Police Department’s General Orders regarding equipment and uniform regulations. APO recommends that APD officers should be required to utilize only department-issued or…
This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department's General Orders regarding officer personnel evaluations. APO recommends improving APD’s officer evaluation process by ensuring that an officer’s evaluation records accompany the…
This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department's (APD) General Orders regarding vehicle pursuits. Austin Police Oversight recommends APD provide clear, consistent guidelines for when and how precision immobilization techniques (PIT…
Austin Police Oversight’s (formerly the Office Police Oversight) 2024 Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of APO’s work and highlights work in policy, complaint oversight, and community engagement. It also reflects the continued…
This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department's General Orders regarding officer response to calls. APO recommends officers not exceed the posted speed limit by more than 20 mph while responding to calls under code 3 and reduce…
This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department's General Orders regarding the care and transport of prisoners. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that the APD restore policy language regarding procedures when transporting…
Following the quarterly Police Oversight Implementation Work Group meetings, OPO publishes an After-Action Report. This report will summarize Community Safety Listening Session discussions, key takeaways and learnings from the meeting, and actionable…
The Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is collaborating with the Educational Development Unit of the Austin Police Department (APD) to enhance the academy's curriculum. The OPO recommends changes to APD's verbal Communication training. OPO recommends…
Español The City of Austin Office of Police Oversight hosted its Quarterly Police Oversight Implementation Working Group Meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Below is a full recap of the meeting and the slide deck presentation. Communications…